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Even though it was her day off she still helped out cleaning and closing up for the day. She said her good-byes to JD and Razi before taking off and heading home. When she arrived home she began putting away a few things she left out until the sound of running water started driving her nuts because she was damn sure she didn’t leave a faucet on anywhere in the house.

The house was old and had needed repairs when she had bought it from Razi for a hundred grand. She knew it was worth more than that but that was the price Razi had laid out for her. That and the addition that whenever it needed work she was to call him first before anyone else and he would take care of it. Speaking of old things needing repairs she found the source of the sound when she entered the basement and found it flooded due to a burst pipe that was steadily filling the basement with water.

Pulling out her cell phone she called him right away. Calmly she explained the situation she had come home too. When she finished he asked her to take a picture of it and send it to him and he would be over soon with what was needed. When he hung up she did as he asked and took a picture of the busted pipe and the foot of water that was slowly but surely rising.

For the past eight years rumors were flying around town that she and Razi have been sleeping together for years. It is mostly due to the fact that every time something needed to be fixed around the house his clothes inevitably come off. Now she had no problem having a fling here or there, one nightstands were one thing. Razi is another. In fact to her Razi was something permanent. She didn’t exactly know how to describe it but she felt like if she allowed herself to give into her attraction for him... There was just something that felt permanent if she allowed that to happen.

With her excellent hearing she was able to hear Razi’s car before he even pulled up so she met him outside. She never understood why but he seems to always apologize for it taking him so long even though it isn’t like they had scheduled all this stuff to happen and he had missed the appointment to fix it.

“You know you don’t have to apologize every time you come fix every thing.... I should be the one apologizing to you for still bothering you with all this stuff. I should have learned how to take care of it by now.”

She said softly as she followed him into the house. Though it was softly spoken her words didn’t go unheard. Razi always seemed to hear her no matter how quietly she speaks. Sometimes it’s almost as if he can hear her thoughts. She’s pretty sure he can’t but then again one never knows. It he could would have acted on some of the more explicit fantasies that have crept up and slammed her into a different world?

She knew damn well since it was a water problem he was definitely going to be taking his clothes of again. She was not proven wrong when his loafers where the first thing to go. His grin was slightly infectious and had the corners of her own mouth twitching upwards in response and she simply nodded since she had grown some what accustomed to this occurrence.

Katra left Razi to get to work as per usual and started making dinner. Luckily she had bottled water to boil the noodles for dinner. Since Razi was here she made enough for the both of them. She was quite in the habit of feeding him every time he has to come over this late at night. She had even gotten some clothes in his size since the last time he had to come do some repairs on the house.

While she waited for the noodles to finished cooking she took Razi down a glass of water since he had been at it for a while. As expected more of his clothes were gone from his personage. She was’t sure how old he was because he still looked the same as the day she first met him. Whatever age he actually was he looked damn good for it.

Muscles were much appreciated by her feline self and Razi had oodles of them. Her blue gaze swept over them as she came down the stairs of the basement. She offered him the glass of water which he accepted with gratitude and a smile as always. There should be laws against how good a man can look she thought ruefully for a moment.

“I’m making dinner so... Uh... So would you like to eat with me? It can be payment for your services...”

One would think that offering someone dinner would get easier over time but no. It was as still as difficult as it ever was. It didn’t help that her eyes wouldn’t quit wandering over the expanse of his chest. Her fingers twitched which had her sliding her hands into her pockets, A soft blush stained her cheeks because she wasn’t sure why every time he happily accepted the dinner invitation. She really didn’t get why he always looks to happy when she did though. As if her asking was a victory of some kind. Perhaps she was just thinking about it too hard,

“There’s a change of clothes for you on the back of the door. When you’re finished go take a shower and warm back up.”

Even she could feel how cold the basement was. Her back stiffened slightly as she had to reign in the urge to reach out and feel for herself how cold he was from being down here. She quickly retreated back up the stairs to finish dinner. She was busily setting the small table in the kitchen and getting it ready for them to eat.

Katra was half tempted to make them eat in the formal dinning room so that there would be some distance between them. She was pretty certain he would question it and she had no valid answers. They’ve always eaten here even though it’s in the corner and they have to sit next to each other. His scent was going to assault her senses again, not that it was unpleasant but it did make not touching him a lot more difficult.

He came back after his shower dressed in the clothes she had left for him. They were casual clothes of jeans and large sweater that looked way too good on him. His hair was still damp and falling down about his shoulders in waves. She grew still for a moment and tensed up slightly before moving back to the table as if nothing had been wrong. She didn’t need to admit the sight of him almost made her drop the skillet she was carrying.

She had made pork with a tomato sauce, boiled noodles and threw them together with some raw veggies and cheese before popping it all in the oven. She set the skillet on the rack in the center of the table and started dishing it out onto their plates. She paused looking over at him with a frown because she had remembered something.

“Your hair is damp.”

That wasn’t good so she finished dishing his food up and went and fetched a towel from the cupboard next to the back door. She had saved up last year and had been able to order a hot tub from a place in the city that delivers and sets up so she didn’t have to worry about a thing. She had been able to get it at the beginning of June it served her well on hot days. She was looking forward to the heated side of it now that it’s cooling down.

After grabbing the towel she headed back into the kitchen and draped it over his head. His face remained free even as her skilled fingers started rubbing the dampness out of his hair with the large fluffy towel. Damp hair tended to make her skin crawl since she always gets sick if her hair is damp in cooler weather. The last thing they needed was for Razi to get sick. 

“You should eat.”

She quietly continued to dry his hair until it was completely dry to her satisfaction before taking the towel and tossing it in the hamper in the laundry room and then returned and started eating herself after putting some on her own plate. He looked nice while his hair was down, though she didn’t know why it pleased her so much that his hair was down here when it was always held back and up. It was a struggle to keep from purring while sitting next to him.

The two enjoyed a comfortable silence while they ate. There was enough for the both of them to have several helpings if they felt like it along with butter and rolls to go along with it. She even had a nice red wine though it is customarily served with pork it still paired nicely with the meal. The wine was payment from one of her professors whom she does odd jobs for. Sometimes it required her to recover items that have gone missing. He doesn’t ask how she did it and she accepts the wine as payment.

His smell was very distracting and slightly made it harder to control the purring. It should be impossible that anyone could affect her this much without her choosing so. Was this a part of the other side of her that she knows so little about? Men should never be this appealing, that you find yourself turning to them before you even realize you’re doing it. That was how this had happened after all.

She seemed to be programmed to call him whenever something in the house breaks. She should have just called a repairman. This town had tons of them and there were even ones in the city that would make the trek out for the right price. It seemed Razi never had a price unless it was food because she always felt bad if she didn’t do something to pay him back so she always seemed to be cooking for him. She at least had to admit her cooking skills were very much improved from when she first came here.

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The first thing Armin noticed in the morning was how incredibly sore he was in all the right places. Normally, he would have pegged Erwin endurance to have sex would be one or two rounds but, they did it over several times in one night to the early hour. He wasn’t complaining or anything but, they went through his condom like water.

Touching his belly softly he carefully stretched his tender muscles one by one before they got up and showered together. At least he could wash Erwin boxer last night so he wasn’t completely in the nude when he helped out in the kitchen. Plus Armin actually had a big enough robe to fit Erwin big athletic body. Once he saw Eren off to school he returned back home and asked what Erwin plans were. It was nice coming home and know he was there ready for him he took notice of his new attire and wonder if he made room for his overnight clothes.

“I’m back, do you want to go grocery shopping with me? And did you have enough room for your clothes? You can always use the guest bedroom at least your clothes won’t wrinkle there if you’re going to bring more.” Armin asked as he placed a chaste kiss to Erwin’s collarbone in greeting. He stepped around him to grab the grocery list that Eren made a few days ago of what they would need. Armin had to smile when he Eren used a red marker to put x’s two on everything on the list. ‘He must have done it before we left this morning.’

Armin grabbed a hold of a pen from one of the drawers and wrote down condoms and lubricants. He paused before writing down x’s two on the listed item with a laugh. Armin had a few things to do in his multi-billionaire company and he wanted to go grocery shopping as well as get some teaching done. Erwin wasn’t off the hook to teach him what he needed to do to keep Eren safe that doesn’t include him eating deceased soul every time they get physical with his baby.

“Other than the grocery store I’ll just have to sign a few paper works but it shouldn’t take me long. After that my day is open and if you have time could you teach me what I need to know to protect, Eren?” He asked Armin was confident he can do this. If he enslaved or eat any more souls he was gonna get fat and he had enough being a butterball when he carried his four children’s to full term. He was aware of his body heat being pressed to his backside before his arms hugged him tightly. He tilted his head so he could place a kiss there, “Yes, there was plenty of space for my clothes in your bedroom and I would love to go grocery shopping with you.” He murmurs as he placed more kisses up his neck to his chin and then back down his neck and over the shoulder. It enlists a throaty moan from the smaller male.

“I don’t have any more condoms, Erwin. Don’t start something when you know you can’t finish it.” The smaller blonde pout he put his hand over his mouth and gently pushed his face back once he dropped his pen. He used his other hand to brush aside the hand that was cupping him between his thigh.

“Nu-uh-uh, wait until after the store.” Armin can recall vividly of how he called him boyfriend and Erwin had pulled him into his lap so he could saddle him. When he told him to say it again he swears his immortal tri-hearts was going to stop that was the hottest moment ever played out in his long existence. Just thinking about it made him wet. His sex blooms heavily in the air and if he wasn’t worried about getting pregnant he would have taken him down on his kitchen tile and play nice of taking turns on who gets to be on top.

Instead, he walked out of his hold and pointed to him, “No sexy time until all the things I am set out to do today is finished.” Erwin quirked an eyebrow at him and Armin couldn’t help but, grin when saw the challenge in his eyes. Naturally, Armin fled he wasn’t going to let him distract him today.

But, it proves futile when they got to the store and Armin made a pit stop to the pharmacy side of the store. Now, Erwin was huge....ginormous that he had to grab the XXL condom since the previous ones were a little too tight for him and short in length. “Whatever, lover not everyone is blessed between your thighs like a bulldozer.” Armin grabbed plenty of water-based lubricants because Erwin wouldn’t start until he was super soaked between his cheeks. It wasn’t hard but, there are times when he doesn’t want the foreplay and just wanted to ride him like a cowboy in heat. 

“That’s okay my dick was made just for you.” He whispered in his ears that caused a deep embarrassing blush from the shorter male. Armin looked up to him and pushed him away, “You’re dangerous. I should have left you at home.” He pushed him away and took the cart. He fled, he was this close to taking the condom into the nearest restroom and have Erwin fuck him above the stool.

Three hours later and they were finally home and putting things away and before Erwin could seduce him any more he got to work on his paperwork. His mini assistant was right there beside him cutting down on some serious workload but, in two hours everything was done and just needed to be shipped. The next time he goes out he’ll use the one day ship planned so they could have it the next day.

“I made you tea, Armin.” Armin looked up and gave him a playfully suspicious look, “You are earning some serious brownies, boyfriend.” As he sat next to him and he took his tea, Erwin phone rang and he glanced at it before mouthing it was Levi before he answered it. Since Levi was talking so loud even Armin could hear him as he asked them if they wanted to come to an outing. Eren was going so naturally, Armin wanted to go too. They were going to go skating first, the zoo second, and lastly at an amusement park. 

“Eren said he didn’t want to go to any of those things, I’ve tried when he was little but it was always hard on him due to so many people. I even rented out an entire shopping mall for him but, he said it was such a waste. How did you get him to agree to go with you?” Armin asked if it was blackmail he was going to roast Levi over a fire and then incinerate any flesh that didn’t burn. 

Once he told him he relaxed so he didn’t con his baby into going against his will that was all he needed to smooth his ruffled fur. “We’ll be there. Right, Erwin?” The blonde nodded his head even though he looked like there was something on his mind.

“Of course.”

Armin smiled and leaned into him, “Do you think you can give me my first lesson now? If we work hard now we can play hard later.” He murmurs sensually.

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Just a little after three forty-five Erwin drove them to the ice ring using his vehicle. Again, if he had been his usual bitchy prideful self he would never allow anybody in the driver side of his cars. But, since Erwin was in that said seat and he drove not only him but, his son he must truly be smitten. If not him than it was obvious the big D he was fawning over. As soon as he walked into the ice ring he hugged Eren and fawn over him lovingly. “I’ll take plenty of pictures of you and your friends so have fun.” He said rubbing his cheeks onto his. He released him almost reluctantly so Eren could get his shoes. Just before Armin was going to change into his Erwin arm wrapped around his waist and tugged him in close so he could whisper in his ears.

“This does not count as the date I asked for.”  Armin blinked than look up to him and laughed. “Hahaha, really? Was that what you were frowning about earlier?” He said giggling as he leaned into him his body soften to Erwin’s hard frame. “Don’t worry, I only count a date if it’s only the two of us.” He said cupping his chin and shaking it playfully before stepping out of his side hold. Armin took a seat on one of the many benches that were provided to change into his own ice skate. He always liked winter sport and ice skating was his favorite, in fact, he won quite a few trophy back in the day. It was as natural as breathing when he got on to the ice and did some warm up. 

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“This isn’t the whole plan Eren, it’s only the beginning.” Eren couldn’t get that out of his head he should have turned him down but, this was fun. It was the first time he ever skated and he couldn’t help but sigh in contentment but, at the same time he was tensed like a cat. He couldn’t figure out if he was actually skating or looked like a sad excuse of comedian clown walking on marbles.

“Relax Eren, listen to the music, and move with the flow. I’m right here.”

Eren was too busy looking down to tell him off in his face, “I can’t relax I’m slipping and sliding like an imbecile...” Levi let go of one of his hand and caught his face to make him meet his gaze. Eren slipped and was prepared to land on his ass but, it never came. In fact, he was lifted up and then settle down gently on the ice again. “It’s okay just move one foot at a time, Left then right when you push forward. I got you.” Eren dug his non-clasped hand right on Levi’s side he stopped skating and let Levi pulled him forward. He made it look so easy when he was skating backward while guiding him on the ice. After a moment Eren moved his left foot and pushed forward and then with his right, he was still shaky but, it wasn’t as bad as before.

“....I thought roller skating would be the same principle but, this is different... The blade feels funny and of course, I’m on ice not solid concrete ground..” A few more laps around the ring and he attempted to skate on his own. He wasn’t all that good but, at least he hasn’t fallen in the last five minutes of skating by himself.

In fact, it was pretty fun once he got the hang of it but, when it came to breaking he failed miserably and skated right into the wall when he tried to break. Levi came back and offered his hand. He took it with an oww as he rubbed the back of his head. Skating was a lot more dangerous than he thought it would be but, he didn’t complain once he got back on his feet and resumed skating.  An hour into it he needed a break but, not before Erwin snatched him away. The boy was clearly surprised when he looked up to him.

The only reason he didn’t kick him in the shin was that he never wanted to have a repeat of his non-breaking skills. “Erwin?” As the two talked Eren glanced at his mom then back at him. “....My mom really likes you... As long as you don’t hurt him or tried to use him or get in between me and my mom. I won’t get in the way of his happiness or yours.” He said with a small smile, “If nothing else I like your cooking.” He joked, “Are you okay with me proposing to your mom?” He said trying that word.

 He thought Armin was the dad but, if he was going to marry Armin than he could definitely be the daddy. Eren looked at him and then away, “You just met my mom... It hasn’t even been a full twenty four hour before the two of you jumped in bed... I don’t know really know. I don’t even know you and so far you’ve only been interested in my mom. Not me. Besides can you really deal with a kid like me with so much excess baggage? I doubt it. You may be different from his previous companion but, I don’t really know if I approve you proposing to my mom or not. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. I think you’re a pretty cool guy and you seem nice enough...so good luck... I guess.” Eren sounded awkward he didn’t know how to deal with straightforward men.. And in the end his mom had the final say. Armin is way better at reading people than most so maybe he saw something in him. 

Or his mom may or may not have seen Erwin as a mate and is letting his usual caution go to the wind. Maybe he imprinted on him who can say for sure but, if he was made aware of it... He was sure his mom would have run he had his own problems too and his parents didn’t help his emotional growth when it comes to being vulnerable and submitting to another. After there long talk or discussion and laying to rest of his concern and that they will spend more time together and it wasn’t because of obligation and Eren believed him. 

 His feet were hurting and Levi chooses than to take him back from Erwin and guided him off the ice so he could sit. Levi even bought him some hot chocolate and offered for him to play some games instead or play a game of bowling. Eren almost smiled at that as he took off his skates and set them aside so he could put on his regular shoes to go play whatever game that came first. He had fun even when Marcus or Leah came barging in. At least Levi or the others have to teach him how to bowl. Their last house had a bowling alley in which he honed his own skill to hit strikes or splits. Every now and then he may mess up but, at least he gets the majority of the pins knocked down.

The only reason he messes up was that of them being so loud in the background or they said something to make him lose his concentration. All in all, he had some tough players to compete with because apparently all of them weren’t bad at all. His competitive streak had been a trigger and all he wants is to beat them badly in this game or the next.

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Erwin was pretty sure it should be illegal to be that beautiful but he wouldn’t hold that against him. It wasn’t his fault he is completely stunning after all and it will have to be something he’ll just have to live with. A soft chuckle escaped him when Armin told him he could stay but there weren’t any clothes for him to wear though.

“I can have some clothes delivered it’s no problem.”

When Armin actually called him his boyfriend he couldn’t help but stare at him in stunned awe. The most charming blush reddened Armin all the way to his ears. There are no words that can express how completely drop dead gorgeous he found Armin or how that one little word had him the most turned on he had ever been in his life. His arms encircled Armin snugly as he pulled him into his lap until he was straddling him.

“Say it again.”

Erwin’s hand reached up to gently caress Armin’s cheek. He needed to hear him say it again. It was almost as necessary as breathing in that moment right there. Then it came again. The softly whispered word boyfriend had him claiming Armin’s mouth once more in a passionate kiss that had Erwin surging to his feet and taking Armin with him. After all the things they were about to do were not best suited for the living room sofa while his son is still home.

They made love several times that night until they fell into a blissful sleep in each other’s arms. When morning arrived Erwin woke up at five as per usual and even helped Armin make breakfast. Last night they had taken a break from the sex to have a midnight snack and make Eren a traditional bento for lunch. After that recharge they had another couple of rounds before finding sleep.

He was glad that Eren didn’t seem to mind that he had stayed the night which he was very grateful for. He had called up Petra while they were cooking to have her bring him a change of clothes. She in fact arrived with five different outfits and took the other to the dry cleaner for him. He was glad he could leave his duties to her for the day since he wanted to spend the day with Armin if he too wasn’t busy.

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Levi was nearly up all night getting his classwork caught up and advanced by two months so he wouldn’t have to worry about anything for a while. After that he headed over to the house and slept there for a while. Then he spent most of the morning making some calls and making some purchases as well. He made sure everything was ready before he called up Erwin and Armin asking if they wanted to join in on the fun he had planned for Eren this afternoon and evening.

He made sure to let them know where they were going and the addresses of all three places. He bought the ice rink outright and managed to reserve both a zoo and the amusement park for the rest of the night. He checked the profits for both places and offered them three times what they would make for the same amount of time and the proprietors of both were more than willing to accept his offer.

The ice rink on the other hand wasn’t making much of a profit and they were steadily falling into debt. He had looked over the business and realized that it’s failures were due to mismanagement not lack of interest. The owners were looking to sell anyways so he figured it was a good investment and he could close it whenever he wanted. Another good thing about owning ones own ice rink, one can skate during the hours when no one else is there. He could occasionally open it twenty-four hours if he really wanted to it would be great for profits.

After he got their agreement to keep their mouths shut and meet them there he called Leah and the twins inviting them in the same manner. Time could not move any slower for Levi that he even showed up to the school on his motorcycle and wait for Eren there. He was not really prepared when he spotted Eren running towards him, undoubtedly running from his sister again. In his opinion Eren should just accept her she was going to eventually end up being his sister after all.

“You look stunning....”

Levi was struck by the beauty of Eren that it just suddenly slipped out. Smiling softly Levi held up a helmet for Eren. They were specially made by Hanji and amongst their functions was the handy dandy beauty protection that protected your make-up and hair from wearing the helmet. The rink was a fair distance away so it took them awhile to get there.

Honestly, he may have taken the long way because he liked the way Eren’s arms felt around them as he rode behind him on the bike. Levi led him inside with his hand in his and hoped that he would like it. When Eren made a comment of this being his plan he could only chuckle and lean over to whisper in his ear before he went over to his mom and Erwin.

“This isn’t the whole plan Eren, it’s only the beginning.”

Once Eren was done getting fawned over by his mom Levi led him away so that they could get him the skates Levi had got for him. Levi was wearing the shoes Hanji had made for him that double as skates so he was good. He was so focused on Eren that he didn’t even notice Erwin pull Armin closer and murmur something in his ear.

“This does not count as the date I asked for.”

Erwin wanted to be real clear about this because he hadn’t been expecting all this to come out of Levi overnight. The man was too damn extra sometimes. Though perhaps in this case it was a good thing because he’s pretty sure Levi has already imprinted on Eren and he’s equally pretty sure that he doesn’t even know it yet.

Eren almost lost his balance when he stood up on his skates but Levi caught him easily. Gently he set him down on the chair next to the gate before kneeling and lacing up Eren’s skates securely. Levi offered him his hand before he pulled him out on the ice.

“Relax Eren, listen to the music, and move with the flow. I’m right here.”

He said smiling as he took the lead gliding along with Eren and guiding him by the hand as the circled the rink.

“Do you like it?”

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Razi was just finishing up of wiping down the countertop his teal blue eyes looked up to Katra finishing setting everything thing down on the clean counter top he just finished polishing. Razi was the first to come downstairs before work to do an inventory check as well as opening the sign to say the bowling ally was finally open for business. He was also the last one to close up shop for a moment there he thought JD was going to skip work but, load and behold here they come through the front door.

“Razi, I’m home and shit sucks!” They said in such a pissed off tone that Razi quirked an eyebrow at him. “Oh?” He asked as he picked up the piping hot drink that Katra brought for them. He kept his knowing gaze to himself since there wasn’t a place in this town that served what she brought to work. 

While JD bitchen their heart out about they’re bike had been too loud to drive in a deserted town such as this and to deal with the Sheriff of the town for drawing confetti work on an abandoned water tower and thrown in jail for a fight and the bar. Razi quietly sipped his drink while JD snagged and stuff one of the pastries in their mouth before continuing onward of how crappy it was to stay in a cell all night.

JD paused long enough to say hi to Katra before they talked a mile per minute it has been a while since it complained to him so he kept his eyes to the door but, his ears to JD who was pointedly ignoring the bowling alley jersey shirt. At least his employee of the month Katra was wearing it. Five more minutes had passed before JD finally and he does mean finally stopped talking.

“Sounds like you had a busy night but, you can hardly blame them. You do play loud music which was why I soundproof your room and two when you do feel like riding that loud motorcycle all down the street and back, of course, the townspeople will hear it and complain about it since you like to ride at all hours of the night. I even had to threaten you at one time or another of more work at the shop if I lost another wink of sleep because of you.” That has been some time ago since he too had his room soundproofed shortly after JD room was done.

He swears if he didn’t know that JD is a devil he could have taken it to be a vampire instead. “Thanks, Katra for the meal and drinks. Next time it’s on me.” Razi told her with a quirk of a smile to his lips.

After they finished eating he clean down the countertop once more he told Katra to wipe down the bowling balls and make sure that the alley was polished and the pins were up and have JD clean up the arcade room. Naturally, JD complained about it by saying there’s hardly anyone that goes into that room. Depending on the person it was a slow day, they cleaned mostly and possibly have one or two people come into the bowling alley to chat or to get a drink.

Those two people were usually the good and only doctor of this small town Dr. Diego Escalona for his drink and the Sheriff of the town Mackenzie Hunt making small talk or to keep Razi in the loop. They mostly talked in private if it were something they didn’t want to be overheard by others. When they come back out Razi returned to wash or polished unused drinking glasses why Mack returned to her station that was right across from his bowling alley.

One would think since he was the only one in town that has a permit for alcohol that he would at least have some regulars after working hour to stop by for a handy cap of the sort but, since they don’t it was all fine and dandy he supposes. When Katra looked up to see what time it was his eyes followed her line of sight and told them to let’s wrap it up and they could leave on time. JD was only too glad to do a half decent job before running up the stairs to their room. “Bye, Katra I’ll see you on your next shift.” He replied with a smile he walked her out to her truck and waited for her to get inside and start up the old rust bucket of a truck. He watched her go long enough for the red light of her tailgate to disappear, Razi turned around to go back inside his home and bowling alley just before he locked up he flipped the open sign to a closed before heading up the stairs to the spacious two bedrooms luxurious flat.

Maybe fifteen minute or half an hour has barely gone by before his phone began to ring. When he checked the caller ID he picked up on the third ring, “Katra? Is something wrong?” He asked, the woman never called him unless she needed help with something. He kinda wished she’d text him for a personal reason even if it were meaningless bantering back and forth. But, instead of letting it showed he listened patiently to what her request was for.  

He blinked slowly as he tuned in to the sound in the background it really does sound like the pipe busted and if that were the case he was going to need a few things to fix it. “No worries, I’ll be right on over. Could you take a picture to where the pipe has busted so I can get the parts on my way to you?” When she told him yes he picked up the toolkit that was under the sink and head out to his car he rarely drives. He made a quick pip stop to the hardware store to buy the things he needed and high tail it to her place. Whatever he didn’t get he could just conjure it until he gets the part.

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Katra was waiting for him when he pulled up he carried the toolkit in one hand and metal pipe and other parts in the other arm over his shoulder, “Sorry it took me so long. I’m going to have to shut off the water source first and drain the basement before I can work on it. It shouldn’t take me long I have the water pump in the trunk.”

Since he knew he was going to get wet he set everything down in the kitchen and changed his hairstyle to a high bun above his head. He returned outside to grab that water pump and set in the kitchen before he took off his loafers and socks and tucked them inside his shoes. 

“Since I’m going to get wet and all I’d rather not ruin these.” He said with a grin. He carefully rolled up his pants legs high above his calf meticulously and neat while he did the same for his sleeves. He got to work on cleaning out her basement of water first and once it was semi-dry he got his hand dirty of fixing the problem once he analyzed it thoroughly for the root of all this problem. Some time down the line he had stripped out of his wet shirt and had it hung. Katra came down to give him a drink of water and he smiled up to her gratefully.  “I’m making dinner so uh so would you like to eat with me? It can be payment for your services.” 

Razi teal hues brighten as well as his smile, “That be great thanks, Katra.” Her gaze did not go unnoticed by him and it made him feel smugged as he went back to work.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

Serenity Moon is the mysterious owner of Tea & Tarot, a rather popular shop in Chicago, Illinois. The people she trusted were few and far between and her shop was not the only business she ran either. She also manages the jobs of a particular cat burglar which a habit of disappearing. In fact she was due for a visit from her long time companion since she had a job request come in for her particular set of skills.

As relationships go Serenity and Katra have known each other for the past eight years. They met when Katra was only fifteen years of age, she had recently ventured out on her own and needed help setting up shop. It has always been Serenity’s business of setting up new identities for those who needed them. Serenity like Katra had been raised as an orphan with no family to explain her strangeness to her.

Like the powers that bloomed in her even as a small child. She had learned the hard way to control her powers. Her best power in her opinion was the way she could sense a persons true nature when they were standing right in front of her. She hated accepting jobs this way but then again the final say was always Katra’s. Jobs like these had special contracts that ensured Katra gets paid if she decides not to complete the job which is entirely possible if the client breaks the contract that they sign.

Blue eyes met violet from across the cafe and the taller female strode over to the proprietress. As per usual Serenity greeted Katra with a hot cup of herbal tea. Then the two headed into Serenity’s private rooms where they could conclude their business in true privacy. Katra was the only person she received jobs for or at least jobs she had to screen for a friend. Or as Katra would call it, an associate.

Katra couldn’t help but to go back to the first day she met Serenity every time she comes back to this place. This was after all the place where her new life had started. She found a place to live, small, tucked away, but above all else safe. There was something about Havenfall that called to her all those years ago but she still doesn’t understand what it is.

Any money Katra keeps from her jobs as Kitty Noir are all hidden away stashed in various secure drop locations where she could easily gather it and disappear. She was always ready to run if her past catches up to her but so far for these past eight years Havenfall truly has been a Haven for her. Serenity had just taken over the business from her mentor when they met but some how there was an identity prepared for a girl her age with the first name of Katra.

After that the two made an agreement to notify the other of potential clients and jobs. Over the years it has evolved into a well oiled partnership. Serenity was the only one of her associates that she was even nearly close to trusting, not that she really trusted anyone. Perhaps maybe one person was closer to her than even Serenity.

Her boss for the past eight years and she was pretty sure he knew she had lied about her age when she went looking around town for a job. People in that town are a bunch of backstabbing, gossip chasing cattle. After eight years of daily routine of breakfast at the diner three days out of the week, a movie every third Wednesday, and five days, sometimes six days, a week she works at the only bowling alley in their tiny ass town.

After eight years her boss Razi was still a complete mystery to her, though she didn’t really try to get close to him to find out either. She learned early on to trust no one and Razi has the strange ability to make her want to trust him. In fact she finds it quite dangerous. That which is dangerous is watched and kept at a distance.

When Katra moved into Havenfall she signed herself for high school online she had a slow start but she managed to finish high school by the time she was eighteen. She then decided to enter college. She could do most of her course work at home on her own time though she did have to attend some lectures for her dual arts and music major.

She was grateful that Razi let her work flexible hours and lets her make up hours when she needs to as well. She lived her real life on the wages she earned at the bowling alley. The money she earned at night was either spent on her job or squirreled away for an emergency. The rest of the money was given away though she made sure to give Serenity a large cut since she helped those in need as she had been eight years ago.

“So you have a recovery request from some rich Russian named Sergei  Chernikoff. He’s asking you to retrieve some ancient family heirloom from early five hundred AD. At least so he says. He even offered up some family portrait with the bottle in it. The portrait and the man are both in Moscow so I can’t authenticate either. He’s even offering a half billion for the item’s swift and safe recovery. I think it’s highly questionable but after all the final choice is yours. Do you wish me to accept the job or refuse it?”

Serenity always got right to the point every time she made sure the room was secure and the only ones privy to the conversation in this room happens only to be the people in this very room sitting and speaking with one another.

“It’s just a recovery job so if he’s willing to agree to the terms of the contract and completes the authentication measures for the contract then I have no problems taking the job. Was that the only one?”

Katra asked sipping her tea. It was a good flavor with a strong raspberry note coming through deliciously. When they finished talking over a few verified small jobs they concluded their meeting and headed back out into the shop. There she picked up a large assortment of cakes like JD asked for, some of the tea that Serenity had given her, and some of the eclairs and cannoli that Razi seemed to enjoy from here.

Katra kept her daily appearance somewhat plain, not that she wasn’t still pretty since she only altered her appearance slightly from her true self. She kept her black hair longer in the front but short over all. It was on the cooler side for an August day in Chicago so she wasn’t entirely out of place in her brown leather jacket and scarf.

Havenfall, Indiana happens to be much colder than Chicago, Illinois during this particular part of the year. It was almost autumn anyways so it was going to gradually get colder the closer they get to winter. After leaving the cafe Katra wondered off into the city. There were always cops trying to bust Serenity for her less than legal activities so she always had to shake one or two before she could disappear.

Finally she put enough distance and people between her and the last tail that she was able to slip down an alley and into the Between heading for home. Or more appropriately the woods just behind the bowling alley. It was a days walk in the Between and she rummaged through the basket Serenity had given her and found that Serenity remembered to put some bags of coffee in the basket even though she had forgot.

If she had been willing to run she could have cut the time in half but she didn’t really feel like it. It was only a half hour in time outside of the Between. It had taken Katra years to attune to the Between to be absolutely certain of where she was going in the Between and where exactly she would come out on the other side.

Once inside Katra took off her coat and prepared the coffee before calling others to come enjoy the snacks. It was has become somewhat of a ritual every time she goes and see Serenity now.

“Razi! JD! Snacks are ready!”

She called out finally taking a seat herself. She took a cup for herself and took a seat waiting for them. She would be heading home soon anyways since it was her day off.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

Not many things surprise the blonde anymore considering he has lived a long life but, Erwin tends to change everything he knew about males. ‘He really does mean what he said.’ It was nice really nice he liked the way they snuggled together on the sofa like there was nothing better to do. Was this what it felt like for Grandpa to be with Grandma in all those photos of being a really old newlywed couple?

‘It’s not bad,’ He thought, he was used to using males for pleasure, not for their companionship and he has got to say he had missed out on a lot of things. Then again, Erwin was the first guy he has ever kissed, any guys before him never laid so much as a lip on him in the mouth region. It was either too intimate or too personal and the guys before Erwin never made him want to lock lips on anyone before. 

Armin touched both of his cheeks it felt like they were on fire it was just that hot. heck, his ears felt hot too. “Y-yes, and yes on the d-date.” But, internally Armin thinks the world is going to end he was actually stuttering like a school girl. Holy crap, he was really going out on a date with him what would they do? Armin has never gone on a date before so he didn’t know what to truly expect of him. He had a few ideas but, rather it matches up to them he has no idea. When Erwin got close to kiss him he was pretty much leaning back and was only being kept upright was due to Erwin strength when he really laid one on him. 

He would have melted into a puddle of go if it hasn’t been for Levi popping in to say his goodbyes. “Oh, um goodbye, Levi.” Armin covered the lower half of his face. The two blonde waited patiently for the front door to click before they resume to looking back at each other.

“It is getting late… Should I go too or can I stay?” Erwin asked him and Armin couldn’t help but, smiled behind his hands. Lowering his hand ever so slightly he responded, “Y-you can stay if you want but, I don’t have any clothes for you that can fit you...” Maybe Erwin should start bringing some clothes here to change into them if they made it a habit of him staying the night over. If neither party didn’t want to have sex they didn’t have too. But, since Armin wants too and Erwin wasn’t against it then it was a good thing they were comfortable around each other to read the mood.

“It is pretty horrible of me if my own boyfriend doesn’t have spare clothes to change into when visiting.” The fact he actually tried the ‘boyfriend word made his blush even worse. This was going to take some getting used too, especially at the fast rate they were going.

They stayed on the sofa for a little while longer before moving into the bedroom where they could get even more comfortable with each other. They took it slow basting in each other company while getting to know each other. It was nice that Erwin is a good listener because if he wasn’t they wouldn’t be like this if he had.

                                                             - - - -

Leah and the twins(?) gently placed their hands on top of his shoulder before talking in turns. Eren can honestly say he wasn’t used to them being so forgiving much less putting aside what he did. Something must have gone off on his head were they treating him like a friend when he clearly said he didn’t want to be their friends. He was just about to tell them off when Leah cut him off to ask him what has happened to him and her older brother last night.

Eren fought the blush that was trying to escape he has never liked airing out his business out in public or to people he doesn’t even know. So he ought to ignore her inquiry but, at the same time, he wondered why Levi was going through all that trouble to do all that. Six month of homework was a lot unless you were his Mom. He could probably do a month worth of work in advance to what he was currently learning but, that was because he spent a lot of time to himself. He had no friends to play with so doing his homework and other projects that were on the school curriculum.

He just hopes Levi was not pushing himself too hard and don’t t lose sleep over something like this. “I hope he’s okay...” Eren mutter softly it would be pretty bad if Levi passed out on him. Just what was he planning?  When Leah and the twins other friend came into the classroom he thought it was the perfect time to escape right after he told them off. “I’m not their friends.” He responds with a hand high above his waist. “And stop encouraging them.” He said pointing at the three when it was only two of them physically there. 

On the other hand, he thanked Marco for the introduction never the less his Mom did teach him manners after all even if he did wanted to do a vanishing move on them.

“I really hope you’ll give them a chance Eren. You will absolutely one hundred percent never have to worry about hurting them. You couldn’t kill them even if you tried.” Leah told him as she released Alexis to hug the loud-mouthed one and for some reason, he couldn’t help but, compare him to the other loud mouth from gym class.

“Stop saying that word. I don’t need to give anyone a chance.” He turned his back on them. He was uncomfortable with the word ‘Kill’ and he really wished they stop using that word around him. 

He sat down at his desk taking out whatever he needed for this class out of his bag. He may not pay attention to class but, he could look the part as if he has some interest in it. He should have known that Marcus wasn’t going to let him off the hook when he came putting his whole weight on his shoulder.

“I thought I said this before but, I’m going to say it again in case you have amnesia you are Fat. Ass. Fuck.” That only made Marcus messed with him even more at least he wasn’t hurting him like last time but he did try to shrug him off and since Marcus always seem to have the last word of their fight.

“And you can’t even be honest to Lil ol’ me you’re such a tsundere.”

Eren turned his head to give him a sideways glare, “I’ll blast you right out this floor window.” The brunet might actually do it despite it being on the third floor and what Leah saying behind his back saying that they were indeed friends now only made Eren glare smolder. He just turned his head back around and outed to ignore them he hates brain damage people the most.

For now, he can think about what was going to happen after school once it has ended. Eren really hopes he wasn’t going out in public maybe Levi was making a reservation but if that were the case he was going to have to turn him down since there still a lot of people that can put him in a difficult situation.

All throughout school Leah and the multiple of twins bothered him at first it annoyed him but, then it started to be fun. Of course, he would never tell them that since he continued to look annoyed at whatever they did. The gym class was even worse since they paired up with him.

He could only be glad when the final bell rang out that it was finally over hell, he jumped out the first-floor window to get away from them but, it has proven futile when he has met Levi. The two of them rode his bike and by the time they stopped, he was in front of some sort of building he has no clue what it was.

When he went inside, however, he could see it was a giant ice ring and when he looked up he could hear arcades and smelled polish floor. That wasn’t all his Mom and...possibly future dad was there too. He wasn’t sure if Erwin was going to be a dad but, when he woke up this morning to see him placed their breakfast on the dining room table. Turned out he helped cooked breakfast and his lunch and he wasn’t sure how he felt about it but, the food tastes good. And he was a hard critic when it came to food so that was saying something.

When the door behind him open and closed he could only covered his face this couldn’t count as a date if they were here too.

Marcus looked like a smug bastard, Marco looked happy Leah was beyond thrilled to be here and was tugging a reluctant Jean. Eren gave Levi a sideways look, “So this is what you’ve been planning...” Eren should have known as he gave into a silent sigh and since he wasn’t feeling any pressure than the workers and the small group of people that were standing around him must be all the people that were here in this building.

It must have been really inconvenient for other people to host a small party when others might have had plans to be here today. Eren could ask Levi why he did this when they were alone. For now, he went to hug his mom who held him back and gave him loving kisses on his face without ruining his makeup. As the kids depart to leave the adults to themselves.

Eren pretends he didn’t see Erwin pulled his mother up against his side to tell him something to have made him laugh out loud. All he heard was something about this wasn’t their date or maybe he heard it wrong who knows. As Levi and himself get a pair of shoes to skate on he can honestly say he was having a hard time walking in them despite being used to walking on heels.

(play video @ 8:19-to skating part)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTTsIDYCix8

When he fell Levi was there to put him back on his feet before sitting him down to tie the lace on his skates. Eren couldn’t help but blush he never expected him to catch him the way he did. It was obvious that Levi knew what he was doing when he picked something he has never done before.

“Oh my...” Was all Eren could truly say before staring at Levi his fragile heart actually skipped another beat again for him. Again Eren placed a hand over his heart as if he could hold on to it or maybe suppressed what he was currently feeling.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

Leah and the twins all reassured Armin that there was absolutely nothing to apologize for what had happened the other day. When Armin left Eren wouldn’t even meet their gaze which rather worried them for a moment and then Eren started apologizing himself. Smiles brightened their faces though Marcus as always looked more devilish than angelic like his twin. Then he and Leah gently touched his shoulders.

“Eren didn’t you hear us before?” - Marco

“There’s nothing to apologize for.” - Leah

“We know you didn’t mean to do it and it’s okay.” - Marcus

“Please stop blaming yourself because we don’t blame you at all.” - Marco

“Yeah we’ve had way worse injuries than that in our regular day to day lives.”

Leah said with a soft amused chuckle. They dealt with dangerous situations their whole lives. There were certain beings out there that do not like it when you can see them so they had been dealing with this stuff since they could walk. What friends would they have if they couldn’t let little stuff like that go? Their powers didn’t exactly come in gracefully either.

“By the way what happened with you and big bro? He’s been walking on air since you two talked it out before dinner. He got three months worth of homework out of the way in under six hours and then has been making calls non-stop all morning. He’s planning things today. Big things. I want in!”

She exclaimed excitedly bouncing on the balls of her feet. Levi was being real hush hush about what exactly he’s doing. She has a feeling that he doesn’t want her to ruin his surprise for Eren because he might accidentally hear her telling Marco and Marcus about it. She didn’t even notice two of her oldest friends walk into the classroom as she waited hopefully for Eren to fill her in on what happened.

“Hey you guys! Long time no see who’s your new friend?”

The female asked warmly of her dear friends. She bowed lightly in greeting the new comer to their circle of friends. Her twin waved at him with a smile from behind her. Marcus reached over and ruffled her hair which earned him a consternating look of disapproval.

“Hey Alexis welcome back. Did you two have fun Adrian?”

That question earned him a groan of disgust; while Alexis reached up and smoothed her hair back out from the messed up bed head Marcus had given her.

“It was a family gathering. Of course we didn’t have fun. You’ve met those people!”

The way he emphasized the last two word spoke highly of his regard to the outer branches of his family.

“They’re a bunch of self important megalomaniacs with narcissistic tendencies! And you can’t kill them because nooooooo that would be wrooooong....”

He vented throwing himself into his chair next to Eren. He never had been one for sophistication and backstabbing the way the rest of his family could. Alexander and Alexis were great at it and had the approval of the family. Adrian had always been the one to tell them to their faces that they could all just fuck off where he was concerned. Alexander, Alexis, and their Grandfather Victor are the only people in his family that he gives a damn about because he knows they would do absolutely anything for him and that was all he needed.

“Yeah that had to be brutal. What was it about this time?”

Marcus inquired taking a seat on top of Adrian’s desk. A huff escaped out of him as Marco took over once more.

“You’re being rude Marcus. Alexis. Adrian. This is Eren Jaeger. He transferred in while you two were away. Eren. This is Alexis and Adrian Von Drehle, they’re in our class too. They’ve been having to deal with family matters for several weeks now. We’re all glad to have you back.”

He said with a warm, gentle smile as he finished making introductions as Marcus should have done when Alexis greeted them. He just wanted to get all the juicy details of the Immortals Gathering. They usually only gathered once a year and it wasn’t even time for that yet. That could only mean that an immortal is breaking their laws and they were convening to discuss how to best handle them.

If Eren chose to dodge her question to feign interest in the new faces that had approached them Leah would give up for now to greet her dear friends newly returned from afar. She couldn’t help but chuckle when Marco had to reprimand Marcus for not introducing them properly. Smiling happily she gave Alexis a big hug. She’d missed her dear friend while she had been away.

“I really hope you’ll give them a chance Eren. You will absolutely one hundred percent never have to worry about hurting them. You couldn’t kill them even if you tried.”

She said cheerfully and she completely meant it as Alexis and Adrian were immortal and therefore quite unkillable outside their ranks unless one just so happens to be a dragon. Dragon fire is about the only thing that can torch anything. Extremely hard to control the fire enough to purify spirits so it was only a last resort for her.

The only ones strong enough to control the fire like that was her mom, dad, Levi, and Mikasa. Leah on the other hand was of mating age but not quite power maturity. Levi and Mikasa were nearly to full maturity which would hit them on their twenty-seventh birthday. She still has ten almost nine years to go herself and it is quite infuriating to say the least. At least on the mating front she had her perfect mate in her sights already.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

Erwin had suffered through a long day at work and an even longer evening at the temple. Petra is a wonderful assistant and does more than most could ever dream of and he was completely glad for it since if she hadn’t been there today he wouldn’t have even made it to Sunday dinner when he did arrive. Low and behold there was the one person who has been on his mind since the first day they met.

A warm smile lit his face as he greeted Armin and pulled up a seat right next to him. Uncle Allen was visiting them from the other side again so he greeted him and Eren too. He was quite curious as to why Levi looked so happy. He knew he only had a few days before he was kicked out of his body again. He had learned early on the difference between body and spirit in this house. There were always spirits of some kind visiting the Temple and the Shrine here.

This was the happiest he has seen Sunday dinner in a long time. He was glad for it; Armin and Eren looked as though they were having a good time too. Erwin should have realized sooner that Armin was the blonde haired boy she used to show him all the time. He hasn’t seen Uncle Allen that young in a long time though it wasn’t a big surprise where Armin inherited his good looks though he had to admit he quite preferred Armin’s features a lot more.

All in all they had a lively time talking and getting to know everyone better. When dinner was finished he gladly accepted when Armin asked him to drive them home. He had been dropped off by car from work at their house anyways and he had been planning on staying over with them but staying with Armin seemed a better choice. That was if he wanted him to after all and he hoped he would.

He knew damn well he had fallen hard for this blonde next to him. Erwin had held the door for him before he himself had gotten into the drivers seat. As he drove he noticed Levi was bringing his bike along behind them. He loved that he could talk about anything with Armin, even their tedious days at the office to the strangest request he gets at the temple when he’s working there too.

Armin’s laugh is completely spectacular and something Erwin will never get tired of hearing. The four of them continued to talk for a while until Eren called it a night then Levi walked him to the stairs where they talked for a bit. He and Armin were sitting snugly on the couch. Armin was leaning into him and he had his arms around Armin.

“There’s something I’ve been trying to find the right time to say all evening... I really like you Armin and I would like to be your boyfriend if you’ll have me.... Also if your answer is yes will you do me the honor of taking you out?”

Erwin waited with baited breath until Armin said yes, and that it was a yes to both with the most stunning blush on his face ever. He was so stunning that Erwin couldn’t help but kiss him right then and there. The kiss lasted for what seemed like a lifetime in the moment but far too fleeting when it ended. He was about to kiss him again when Levi cheerfully came back into the living room to say his farewells before heading out.

“It is getting late... Should I go too or can I stay?”

He asked looking directly into Armin’s beautiful blue eyes. Erwin felt as if he could stare into them forever and he could if Armin would only let him.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

In all his sixteen years of living have never been asked so many questions by someone that he didn’t know how to replied to them all. It was odd that someone actually wanted to get to know him... Maybe it wasn’t so odd considering this man somehow got him to agree to accept his proposal. “Well, um my favorite color is teal and it’s not because of this.” He replied pointing to one of his eyes before thinking about his the songs he liked from no name. There was one song, in particular, he liked above all others so he shared the one song that actually meant anything to him. Levi should know considering he told him he knew of his memories.

“I guess if I have to pick and choose I prefer songs that aren’t so trashy I don’t care for degrading music or violence and guns or drugs. It’s just isn’t my thing. I guess old school songs are up my alley.” When he asked two more question about clothes and hair he was slightly confused. “I don’t really understand that question? What do you mean by type of clothing?” When he explained he thought for a long moment before responding, “I guess I prefer female clothing and I like wearing bodysuits. I can wear them with anything rather they are pants or skirts or by themselves if I feel bold walking around the house like that. Plus it’s convenient when it’s open at the back.”

Eren had to pause to get a drink of water he has never talked this much either unless it was with his Mom but, even then he felt like he had spoken a week worth of conversation if not questions. “I don’t really have a preference. I had both short and long hair. I guess I kept it long to hide my back but, also because I thought maybe I’d look good with long hair too. My mom always complimented me of how beautiful or cute I am and it gives me the practice to do my Mom’s hair when I do my own hair.” He replied with a careful shrug of his shoulder.

 What kind of movies do you like to watch? What kind of books do you like to read? Levi even asked him if he had ever been ice skating and if he would like to go sometime?

Eren took his time answering his question while he ate what was in front of him and washing it down with water. He dabbed at his mouth before facing him again, “I ah I guess thrillers and horror movies even though I’m no good with them. Romance and comedy are always fun and awesome to watch and lately I’ve been getting into some sci-fi but, I’m hella picky. The same goes for the book but, um...the books are more extreme than the movies...” He said with a blush. Again Levi was there so he knew what he’s been reading. He shared the same love with his mom of romance books and hell since the gay romance was rising on the market they always picked up a gay book together every month. It was just there thing and harmless fun of entertainment to discuss it after they were done with the book or when they get to a steamy scene it just depends whoever was the one to bring it up.

Eren slowly lost his smile of the last three and looked down to his lap where his hands were clenched on top of his thigh. “I’ve never been.” He replied quietly it’s not like he was sad or upset about it. He just accepted it as fact as part of his life he couldn’t handle going into an overly crowded place without meeting trouble. He had tried once or twice before but, his senses were always overloaded in the parking lot of any fun establishment that he automatically turned them down once he was invited to it.

“I only see places like that on television or movie. I rarely read about them in books so it was nice seeing what people do in those establishments. He wasn’t envious or anything how could he be jealous over something he never had? Camping or field trips he has never been unless it Mom turned it into an environment he could handle. He liked camping out in the backyard of their old house his mom had snuggled up to him while his grandpa told him stores way past bedtime. Another time they had their own private drive through in the woods once with both his dad and his two mom plus grandpa so he didn’t miss out on anything in his book.

As the two talked some more and he was finally finished with his dinner so he could devour the desserts. It wasn’t long after that did they finally wrapped up the Sunday dinner that he was finally going home. He hugged his grandpa on his way out the door and Levi was standing by the car door he opens just for him before sliding inside with him once he was in.

His mom walked with Erwin who also did the same thing as Levi by opening the door for his mom and closing it before walking back around to get into the diver side. It was pretty lively on the way back and an hour later Levi walked him to the stairs just as he got up to a few steps Levi grabbed his wrist and had him turned lightly back to him. “Levi?”

Gently Levi took his hand and brought it to his lips. Lovingly his lips pressed against the brunet wrist and Levi brought his gaze up to meet his eyes before a soft smile lifted his lips as he held his palm against his chest so that his heart was thundering against the palm of his hand.

“Will you let me take you out after school tomorrow?”

Eren didn’t think it was possible but he could have sworn he felt light-headed at the intimate touch. Since when did this man have skin privileges with him? But, instead of pulling back his hand he relaxed at the fast beating of Levi’s heart. Was he nervous? He should be because Eren wasn’t a touchy feeling kind of guy unless you’re his mom. He sure was having a lot of firsts today that he was physically and mentally tired him out considerably. Since he was asking him out he should have turned him down because he doesn’t do well in crowded places. He couldn’t even go to the grocery store without wanting to claw his face from the sheer madness that crashes into him like a tidal way.

But, since he knows him then perhaps he wouldn’t be so cruel of taking him to a place that was overpopulated. He can barely handle school he might not do so well if it were larger than that. “I guess I can trust you... Where will we go?” He asked curious to see what he has up his sleeves.

  Levi happy smile could light up an entire football stadium if he truly wanted to because that’s how it feels when he was directing it towards him that Eren resisted the urge to shield his eyes... Levi once again raised his palm to his lips by giving the palm of his hand a tender kiss there before slowly releasing his tingling palm. He wouldn’t be surprised if Levi could feel how fast his vein was beating on the inside of his wrist. ‘I guess Levi isn’t the only one who's nervous.’

“It’s a surprise. I’m going to take up your whole afternoon and evening. So get a lot of rest okay? I wish you the sweetest dreams to help you rest.”

Eren blushed again there must be a record he was breaking by how many time he was blushing in one night. “Um, uh G-good night, Levi and uh I guess I’ll see you after school then.” When he turned to go back up the stairs he had to resist running up there and slamming the door to his room shut. The impulse was there but, running up the stairs with heels on was always a dangerous combination so he didn’t. When he shut the door he finally leaned back against it and cover his face. It felt hot even to his own skin which was saying something since his body and Mom always run higher than the average human.

“I’m really am weak to the same sex... Or maybe... I’m just weak against him?” He wasn’t sure but, when the heat finally died down from his cheeks did he strip he even turned up the heat in his room so he could sleep in the nude.

When he wakes up he’ll take a nice long hot shower and cook breakfast and make his own lunch. He was still too excited to go to sleep a guy no Levi really asked him out on a date... Who would have thought?

Slowing his heartbeat down he relaxed one limb at a time before putting himself under. By Five AM he was up and taking his fifteen-minute shower he was dressed in one of those said bodysuits it was a black long-sleeves chocker bodysuit and shimmering himself in a slender pair of jeans that were skin tight that show off his curves. A few dangling bracelets and fixed the thick chocker that was on his neck to cover up the mark that was around his neck he left his hair down. The only thing he did to it was add in some light curls at the bottom before doing his face.

Since he had dark bags under his eyes he had to do some serious concealing before matching up the right shade of foundation on his face. It was probably a good thing considering his Mom decided now was the time to barge in to wake him up. He would have rushed if it weren’t for the fact he could smell maple smoke wood bacon in the air and coffee. His two favorite combination that if he had been a cat he would be purring like crazy right about now.

“Awh you’re already up... I guess I won’t need this huh?” Armin asked sulkily as he held up a few things in his hands. “But, at least I beat you into making breakfast. I even took the liberty of preparing your lunch. It’s nothing fancy or anything but it’s a traditional bento that I made last night.” He said with a grin as he set aside the things he won’t be needing anymore.

If Eren didn’t know any better his mom had the same bouncy energy as he had as he finished with his eyeliner and mascara. He took the time to add smokey eyeshadow. 

He even chooses a dark shade of lipstick instead of his usual gloss when he turned around he was prepared for Armin to take a picture of him that he put on a smile.

“You simply look amazing, my darling.” Eren grinned even more at the compliment. “Thanks, Mom.” Armin came over to kiss his cheek softly so he wouldn’t mess up his lipstick. “Go eat I’ll be taking you to school. Just call or text me when you’re ready to be picked up.”

Eren nodded his head, “And by the way what did you mean by last night? You said you couldn’t tell me in mix company so what happened?” Eren tensed up he was kinda hoping that his mom would have forgotten about that. “Oh um, I may or may not have a....fiance...” Armin dropped his phone and pulled back to look at him, “What?”

Eren explained what happen last night without leaving any detail and by the time he was finished Armin looked like he was going to have a very great fall. “Mom?” Let’s just say it was an overly excited or very loud morning when Armin got over his shell shock news.

By the time Eren was dropped off to school and his Mom apologizing for what happened to yesterday to his so-called ‘friend’ his mom kissed him and sent him on his merry way. When he left he dropped his smile and looked down from meeting Leah or the twins gaze. He acted unreasonably to those three sure Marco and Marcus only had one body but, that didn’t stop him from seeing them as twins after he realized what was going on with them.

He made his way to them keeping his eyes firmly glued to his hands that were clasped in front of him. He has always apologized if he was in the wrong and he has clearly been in the wrong when they came over.

“I apologize for what I did... I didn’t mean to I just panicked and having so many people in my space... I just lost it and I’m sorry.” He slowly meets their gaze and winced when he saw he did injure them. “I’ll pay for any bills you have medical and electronic bills you have.” 

He waited patiently for the judgment to come it was one of the reasons he doesn’t want any friends. At least they weren’t dead the majority was either in a coma or the injury was so bad they forgot all about it. Unfortunately, those three weren’t that badly injured unless one counts for broken ribs as one.

He only flexed his power just a little to heal the damage he caused on their flesh and when he was done he bit his nails inside the palm of his hand to keep from showing the discomfort he was feeling. If he can get through this he can ignore school itself until 3:45 When school lets out.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

When Eren said they needed to go back to the food because he was hungry Levi happily complied. At the dinner table Eren sat next to his mom and Levi sat next to Eren. The only one who seemed to note the change in Levi’s attitude was Allen though it was just a brief chuckle. Everyone else avoided mentioning it since it had been a very long while since any of them have seen him this happy and they didn’t want to spoil the evening by bringing his gloom back.

The whole evening Levi spent the time getting to know Eren by asking him all sorts of questions. What his favorite color was? Since he likes No Name what are his favorite songs by them? What other music does he like listening too? What type of clothes does he like the best? Does he prefer long hair or short hair? What kind of movies does he like to watch? What kind of books does he like to read? Levi even asked him if he had ever been ice skating and if he would like to go some time?

He asked if he likes the aquarium? Does he like going to the zoo? Has he been to the amusement park yet? Erwin had shown up just as the food was being brought out and took a seat next to Armin. Everyone seemed to have a good time and after dinner when they all said their good-byes Levi didn’t want it to end just yet and since Erwin was driving Armin and Eren home Levi tagged along to get to know Eren more. He didn’t want to go back into his memories and find out because he wanted to learn about Eren from Eren.

While he and Eren chatted in the back seat of Armin’s car Levi piloted his motorcycle behind him. That way he’d have means of getting back to his place to start working on some plans for the upcoming concert and meet and greet that they’ll be having in a few weeks. Maybe he’ll even have time to write a new song or two just for that. They spent about another hour at Armin’s until Eren said he was tired so he was going to head to bed.

Levi walked him to the stairs and said goodnight there. Gently he took Eren’s hand and brought it to his lips. Lovingly his lips pressed against Eren’s wrist and Levi brought his gaze up to meet Eren’s. A soft smile lifted his lips as he held Eren’s palm against his chest so that his heart was thundering against the palm of his hand.

“Will you let me take you out after school tomorrow?”

He waited patiently for his answer though Eren could easily feel how fast his heart was racing beneath his palm. When Eren finally accepted after a slow pause to think it over Levi couldn’t help but to light up with a happy smile on his face. When Eren asked where to Levi raised his palm to his lips giving him a tender kiss there as well.

“It’s a surprise. I’m going to take up your whole afternoon and evening. So get a lot of rest okay? I wish you the sweetest dreams to help you rest.”

Levi said softly as he held Eren’s gaze as he let go of his hand to let him go up to bed. A soft ‘Good-night Eren’ carried up the stairs to bid him farewell after he went up. Levi waited there until he heard the soft click of Eren’s door closing behind him. After that he returned to the living room where he bid farewell to Erwin and thanked Armin for having him over then excused himself for the night.

Heading out to his bike that was parked curbside. Using the contact control system he had the bike launch his helmet to him as he drew closer that way he could pull on his helmet as he mounts the motorcycle. His gaze lifted up to where he knew Eren was in the house before he drove off into the night heading for his place.

Levi had a lot of plans and he needed to get them all done by tomorrow afternoon so he really had no time to waste. Money was no object in his quest to show Eren a good time. In his opinion it was the best investment he could ever think of. It’s an investment in the future after all. What better investment than to show your future bride that you cherish them and would do anything in your power to make them feel comfortable.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

When he saw his grandfather throw up his hands as if he were done with him he couldn’t help the sad smile on his face. He truly missed fighting with him like this he has missed him every day of every moment since he’s been killed. The ache in his heart only grew because he knows he was buried eight feet under.

“Armin, My Boy, the winds of Fate are changing and whether or not Eren has chosen it or not (he’s) currently visiting a Shrine.”

Armin put a hand on his slender waist, “Ugh, really Grandpa? This again? I see you haven’t changed at all since you’ve entered the Fey. Other than your younger good looks nothing really changed about you.” It felt good to talk to him but, at the same time, he was saddened by this reunion. Grandpa was the only blood relative that he loves so deeply he was the only one who he could depend on and now that he was gone. He had focused all his love and attention and time to his one and only hybrid son. Eren was just like him so he could call him his daughter and no one could politically correct him otherwise. 

The only reason Armin didn’t carry on the conversation with his maternal grandfather was that of his baby return. Eren was looking away from Levi and Levi was looking pretty happy if not smug when he sat down right next to Eren.

Eren sat down next to his mom and when Armin asked him what was wrong he told him he couldn’t say among mixed company. That had the blonde tilt his head in slight confusion. The sound of his grandfather chuckles only confirmed his suspicion. It was obvious his Grandpa was in on the trade secret and it rubbed his fur the wrong way since he wants in on it too.

As dinner continue and the food was being set down in front of them (finally) Armin was quite surprised to see Erwin walked in at that very moment and once their eyes met Armin felt his cheeks warmed. It was the first time he felt happy to be with another male. Sure he had casual fucks every now and then but, he genuinely liked Erwin. He was witty and smart and funny and so very generous that Armin wasn’t used to being treated this way with the big blonde. 

When Erwin held his hand he felt butterflies in his stomach that he broke eye contact to look away he wasn’t aware he was baring his throat for Erwin. It was a silent gesture of accepting him. If anyone ever knew Armin deep down it was that Armin has a rooted hatred of ever being vulnerable to anyone. He didn’t mind being vulnerable to his maternal grandfather he saw Allen as his mother and father in one wonderful package. But, with Erwin, it wasn’t the same feeling it was more and in a way, he liked how he felt around him. He felt small and loved and happy and maybe even protected.

“Shush you, I wasn’t expecting you to be here otherwise I’d of wore something special.” Armin teased he could honestly say he liked having dinner with them he may not like Estelle very much but, after talking with her he felt like perhaps they had a lot more in common than originally thought. He might not hate her anymore since she made it possible for him to talk to his grandfather but, he was still hellbent of not relying on anyone else but, himself.

That was pure sheer determination and pride and stubbornness talking and he wasn’t about to yield his control. When he looked over to Eren he could hear him talking more actively towards Levi and Erwin and it made Armin smile brightly if Eren liked Erwin than maybe there was some hope of getting Eren a daddy. Plus if Erwin did become Eren maternal father he knew he would be well protected consider he has strong spiritual power to give Eren what he needs in life.

Just as he had thought that he slowly pulled his hand away from Erwin a sudden unease flickered in his very core. This wasn’t like him he didn’t like changes if he wasn’t the one who made them. When he looked up to Erwin he could see he Erwin whole demeanor has changed he was worry about him. 

“Armin?” The smaller blonde put a smile on his face, “Food is gonna get cold but, don’t worry when we’re done you can hold my hands again.” The blonde purred, he was reverting back into himself. If he could keep him in a distance while enjoying his company and having intimate contact it was all good but, if his heart was in it he’ll be forced to break it off. His number one prioerty is to Eren and if Erwin threatens that he’ll have to cut him off but, if Erwin understands that he would always be second to him it could work out well hell it might even last longer than just a few weeks of roundabout play. Maybe they could even last a couple of years he doesn’t know but, he could hope for it to happen without expecting it too much.

When dinner was finally over and Armin was walking out with his fingers intwine with Eren he stopped long enough for his grandpa to hold him. It was so strange that he could actually smell his scent. His hugs were strong and secure and he missed that so very much he dropped Eren hands long enough to return the hug and planted kisses on his face before stepping out of his hold so Eren could say goodbye too. But, before the hug was broken off Allen spoke to him, “It’s okay to ask for help even if you don’t think you need it. You’ll understand what this means later but Bet on the Wedding Dress. You two are more loved than you realize.”

Armin looked confused, “What do you mean by that?” He asked this felt like dejavu. “Why should I bet on a wedding dress and for whom?” When he kissed his forehead he couldn’t help the purr he gave him but, it was cut off when he tried to make his grandpa explain himself.

“Also, by the way, I should clear up a misconception you seem to have…. Your grandmother got bored waiting around for me so she left a message with your great-uncle Toddy to tell me she was being reborn and that I should hurry up and follow but I can’t quite yet. You two are still in danger so I won’t be reborn just yet but I’m quite certain that I barely have a year left and I feel that’s being generous. The boy is quite dedicated after all.”

When he released his hold on him Armin had more questions than answers and he wanted to drag his grandpa back to explain himself but, he was in the process of giving Eren hugs and kisses. Eren looked happy when he saw his grandpa but at first he had the same expression as Armin had when his eyes landed on the younger version of his grandfather he had the same face as his mom but, after he got over it he managed to sit on his grandfathers lap told him everything he had missed and so on and so forth. It was great to see him so open to his grandpa but, when he got off his lap to eat he still manage to hold three to four different conversation to his mom, grandpa, possibly future husband and possibly future dad if he lived long enough. It was unusual for his Mom to be close to any male guest sure he had sex with guys but, that was only if he was in need and once he got what he wanted he cut them off. But, with Erwin, it didn’t seem that way and he didn’t hate the way Erwin looked at his mom so he could meet him halfway.

When Allen was done he left just like that leaving Armin with unanswered questions he hated that side of him but, adore him since it gives his mind something to do. When Erwin held his hand again he looked up to him and since he still had that look of concern his eyes Armin asked him if he could take them home. It was just an excuse since he wasn’t drunk despite having a bottle or two of wine after dinner.

“Don’t look so worry everything is fine.” Armin and Eren bid farewell to the people who invited them to their sunday dinner and gone home. Rather or not Levi followed them was up in the air but, Eren has school tomorrow so either way his company won’t stay for very long if it were late already. 

Erwin took Armin’s car and drove them home Levi was in the back seat keeping Eren company and once they were inside they hang out in the living room until it ten pm. Eren turned in earlier and Armin kept a close eye on Levi he was to stay long enough to say gnight before going back to his own home and once Erwin and himself were alone he just looked at him since he didn’t know what else to do with him.

He did know he was going to ask Eren what was going on with him and Levi but, it could wait until the morning when he wakes him up and get him dress in another cute as hell outfit until his school uniform arrives.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

A pensive look crosses Allen’s face before he decided to take on his youthful appearance. It was proof that he was not tied to the mortal plane. Spirits who are tied to the earth by regrets cannot choose their appearance and are stuck in the age they were in when they died. This is most common with murder victims and suicides, or those taken suddenly by disease who have not lived a full life.

Allen sipped his glass of wine and continued to listen to his grandson to whom he felt a great deal of sorrow for. Thanks to his disgraceful son and that wretched daughter-in-law of his, Armin has shut out someone who has truly loved for years despite ample amounts of scorn, spite, and disrespect over the years that most would have already given up. However, Allen knew first hand that Estelle’s greatest trait just to happens to be Pure Love.

When someone is worth it to her even if they do not feel the same she loves them despite how they may treat her in return. It is why Estelle has persisted in writing letters to Armin twice a month ever since Armin could read. As well as sending him gifts she had crafted with her own two hands for every gift giving occasion there was. Birthdays, holidays, and celebratory events were all marked on her internal calendar.

Although he has been listening to Armin lecture him he has also noticed the lengthy time his great-grandson and Levi have been gone. At first he wasn’t sure of the change he had suddenly felt but soon the feeling became very loud in him that he was certain of the change that had occurred. Sometimes he wondered why he even bothered mentioning Armin and Eren moving in with Estelle and her family. Sometimes his grandson was like talking to a brick wall.

With a sigh Allen threw up his hands as he has done with his grandson many times over the years. His deep blue almost violet eyes saw himself in his youth in Armin. He has not yet learned how to bend so it was pointless to try and force the inevitable before he was ready to accept it.

“Armin, My Boy, the winds of Fate are changing and whether or not Eren has chosen it or not his currently visiting a Shrine.”

With that said Allen sat down at Estelle’s free side as Eren and Levi finally returned. Levi was obviously in a much better mood and was quite happy throughout the meal. Knowing his Godson as well as he did he had a deep seeded feeling that Levi had some how gotten Eren to agree to being his mate though in Levi’s terms more likely his bride. He couldn’t help a chuckle to himself.

As dinner carried on everyone including Levi did their best to make the evening enjoyable for their guest, they even had a surprise guest show up. Erwin, quite surprised to see Armin and Eren at Sunday dinner pulled up a seat next to Armin. He was quite pleased to see his grandson getting along with someone and he was quite certain the two were sleeping together. Allen approved though, Armin had done a lot worse than Erwin and he was sure if it came down to that Erwin can protect Armin better than any other.

When it was all over Allen walked the two out with the others as far as he could before giving his grandson a hug. It was one like he had given him a thousand times before. Allen loved his grandsons more than anything else in the world and he was glad he didn’t have to worry about them any more. They have two males that are willing to give their all to them. Heart, body, and soul. Allen knows they’re in good hands.

“It’s okay to ask for help even if you don’t think you need it. You’ll understand what this means later but Bet on the Wedding Dress. You two are more loved than you realize.”

He said giving Armin a kiss to the forehead which was as second nature to him as hugging the boy. He had done so ever since he was an infant and just because he’s visiting him from the other side didn’t mean that was going to change anytime soon.

“Also by the way I should clear up a misconception you seem to have.... Your grandmother got bored waiting around for me so she left a message with your great-uncle Toddy to tell me she was being reborn and that I should hurry up and follow but I can’t quite yet. You two are still in danger so I won’t be reborn just yet but I’m quite certain that I barely have a year left and I feel that’s being generous. The boy is quite dedicated after all.”

He said with a soft chuckle before waving good-bye to the two before heading back himself. He deliberately ignored Armin’s questions because he knew he was going to get the answers he wanted later anyways.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

“Despite what you think I am not that self-centered. I don’t blame you for what happened to me, it was my own fault. My own stupidity. My own punishment. Protecting you was my choice. It is still my choice.”

He turned back to Eren with clear eyes and met his gaze fully.

Eren didn't meet his gaze his head was tilted back on a humorless laugh.

"Despite what you think all Dragon are self-centered rather they know it or not. Alive or dead all of them are the same. Now changing the subject to a different matter I think I know what's going on with your body. I’ve seen it once or twice before and it’s extremely rare which was why I had a hard time figuring it out when you kept blocking the school board. You must have crossed path with someone you needed to know or a God slashed Goddess decided to play a prank or curse you. If it is the former then it’s all about establishing a relationship with the person you needed to know or having some sort of bond or connection which could be in a form of consensual intercourse... It depends really it’s different for everybody I guess. It’s not like you have a time limit but, I am worried that if you stay outside your body it can be potentially dangerous.”

“Going back and forth puts tremendous stress on your body that you don't need. A dragon can only do so much and if you were just a regular human than a month or so in a coma before the body shuts down permanently. Plus you’re disturbing the natural order of things If you can do it than the others who are long since dead will start looking into it especially at you to be their main example I doubt you’ll guard every single body that’s asleep or in a coma so try to be careful. At least change your physical appearance from your body. The ace bandage can only do so much.”

Eren shrugs his slender shoulder, "But um congratulation on finding your soulmate or soul friend I guess.”

 After a while, Levi continued to speak about his so-called choice.

 "Even so I still cried for you... you helped me of your own choice (I guess) and that alone isn't stupid... But, for a complete stranger to go out of his way for a nobody makes me wonder what’s wrong with you? They weren't trying to hurt me, in fact, they would have stopped on their own once I reached the corner. It’s rare for humans and non-humans to have the sight so it came as a shock to see you gunning for me. If you didn’t have the sight you’d probably see me as a beautiful girl or girly boy out for a run. But since you do then thank you for saving me...Levi"  He had to grumble the beautiful part he was trying to describe himself in a positive way or deal with his mom plus his own dragon reprimand. Since he was a downer and borderline emo without the fashion sense he was trying to change. For as long as he was drawing breath that is or should he refer to his soul instead? He died multiple time already so he was starting to doubt that he could really die in the human sense.

“I know I am not strong enough so don’t fool yourself into believing that I’m stupid enough to take on a Fallen God. That said I should also let know that I have seen all of your memories. You slammed them into me when you freaked out the other night. So I know he’s your mom and not your dad. I also know how strong you are. I didn’t leave because I thought you hated me. I left so that you wouldn’t come to hate me.”

The moment Levi said he saw all of his memories he had to clench his fist tightly. He was focusing on the pain since his power is greatly tied to his emotions so he couldn’t get angry at him for the mistakes he's made but, he can still loathe himself for ever letting someone else know what he been through. It made him physically ill to think someone other than Armin or Alexandri knows him from the inside out. Life has always sucked it wasn’t going to change even if he was at his lowest. Eren could erase Levi’s memories but, three days have passed and those with strong mental abilities are hard to scrub clean without them questioning something’s was wrong with their memories. If he wasn’t careful they could recover the memories he took from them and he doubts Levi would allow him to do that. So the only thing he could do was suck it up and deal with it even if Levi was a dirty pervert knowing all his darkest memories. Eren stayed quiet he really didn’t know what to say or how he should react to Levi confessing that tidbit to him.

“I have spent the last three days pouring over The Archives looking for the information that will give me what I want and I’m not even done yet. Do not underestimate me, or my resolve. I WILL get stronger. I WILL become strong enough to not only protect you but break the curse on you…”

Eren humor him, “It’s okay really I’m not expecting anything from you or anyone else. So you can do whatever you want as long as it doesn’t endanger yourself or others.”

As the older male finally put his feet down onto the floor from where they were crossed in his lap. He stood there for a moment before turning back towards the door and started walking past him. Eren turned around at the sound of his dress shoes stepping on the marble floor.

“Come with me. There is something I want to show you.”

Levi led Eren up to the third floor to his art studio, this one and the one at his apartment were just the same since the accident. Hundreds, if not thousands, of eyes, stared out from stacks of canvases throughout the room. The two-toned eyes stared from the walls on top of the piano and at every corner of the four walls were on aisle pointed towards them. They were clearly Eren’s natural born eyes.

Eren didn’t step inside the room or studio that had his eyes all over the fucking room. One or two painting of his eyes he could understand but, the multitude in his room made even his spine of steel leery. Folding his arms high across his chest he waited for him to speak to explain what he was seeing if Levi tried to get close to him or worst tried to touch him he’ll bolt from this room like a bat out of hell.

“Ever since the first time we met I have been struck by you… Your gaze pierced me to my core so that I could think of nothing else. I couldn’t even remember your face even though I tried my hardest. Then when I met you again I was so blinded by your presence that I couldn’t even understand why I thought your face seemed wrong, it was because your eyes were not the same as they were that first day.”

He walked over to the large set of eyes gracing the far wall with smaller pairs looking out from all around it. His hand brushed against the paint gently with a tender touch. He doubted if telling him all this would matter anyways but he would still tell him nonetheless. He had to get it out, to convey this feeling before it consumed him. 

Eren watched the way he caressed painting that was of his eyes from a long distance he was still waiting for him to get to the point. The only reason he was blinded by his presence was that of his ability to draw them to him. It didn’t matter if they were physical beings or non-physical being. Living or dead or undead it’s the same thing it was like he was a magnet that pulls them towards him rather he wanted it to happen or not.

“I thought I was going crazy… Hell, I probably am but for me, this feeling is the only thing I never had a choice in. I know that I’m not special to you. I know that you don’t want to be close to anyone… That’s why I’ve been hating myself for this irrational hope that maybe, just maybe, you might feel at least one-tenth of the way I’ve been feeling about you…. I know it’s stupid but that hope had still been there…”

Levi turned back to Eren and emotion thick in his throat churned the color of his eyes to the color of storm clouds and lightning. Even time and distance hadn’t lessened these feelings any. He had hoped too that perhaps they would begin to dull the longer he stayed away from Eren but that hadn’t made a single bit of difference.

“You probably don’t want to hear this and you probably don’t even care but I’ve fallen in love with you Eren. It’s not something that I have a choice in the matter. It just happened. I didn’t choose it because if I had I don’t think I would feel like I am drowning in this emotion. As for my sister, she’s sweet but she won’t die for just anyone and she’s not stupid enough to think she’s strong enough to beat any kind of god. The twins, however, are a different story entirely. They aren’t even human, but if you want to know more than that you’ll have to ask them since it’s not my secret to tell. I will try to stay through dinner if that is what you want but it wouldn’t phase my mother in the slightest if I left now or later. She thinks I just have that sort of temperament. I told you all this not to pressure you, not that I think it would, but because I want you to be aware of how I feel. I am telling you because when I finally succeed in beating that asshole and removing the curse that you will actually give me a chance to be something more than what feels like nothing.”

Eren blinked once, blinked twice and blinked a third time from what he was hearing he doesn’t get struck stupid often and this was the first time he was dumbfounded. Never in all the years, he has been living has anyone confessed their love for him.

Levi fell in love with him? Him of all people? He was drowning in his own emotions because of him? Eren face went scarlet red..... He never had anyone confess to him before. Putting a fist to his heart he didn’t like how he was feeling right now so he fisted his heart thinking maybe he could hold everything together.

“.....You’re an idiot.”

Eren step through the threshold of his room his heels click and clack towards Levi and that painting that didn’t seem so creepy anymore. However, he did keep a respectable space in between them. He waited patiently for Levi to clear a spot on the sofa for them both to take a seat. At least he was willing to talk to him even if Levi was an idiot.

Eren made himself comfortable without leaning his back against the sofa it doesn’t hurt as much as yesterday but with his curse, the wounds won’t heal and he didn’t want to dirty his white or cream color couch.

“A hopeless lovesick idiot.”

Eren looked at his eyes on the canvas...

“You’re going to attend dinner to the very end. Men who don’t show respect to their guest is the worst. I came here for you so the least you can do is sit down at dinner and make nice. Fake it if you must just think of it to being our first and last time we ever come over to this place if it makes you feel better.”

Eren looked at his painted toes,

“I honestly think falling in love upon first meeting is bullshit but I am interested in you... Maybe it’s your stupidity I am interested in or you’re the first man who told me you love me despite my problems or my personality. You could be a masochist for all I know.” Eren looked up to him in time for him to scoop his ass off the sofa twirling him around in the air and looking damn happy as hell. Eren eyes widen when he sprouted wings Levi’s arms were under his ass and thigh he was mindful about his back and that sweet gesture didn’t go unnoticed. Maybe Levi wasn’t a complete nobody like he had originally thought him as.

“Just because you’re being cute doesn’t mean that I’m going to start fall for you, stupid.”

Levi pressed himself even closer than they were now which was odd considering he was in his arms. “So I’m cute?” He asked looking up into his eyes naturally Eren broke his gaze from him to grumble a response of ‘yeah you’re cute.’

“Do you mean it?” Levi asked him which brought the teen gaze back to his with a frown. “I don’t say what I don’t mean. In case you haven’t noticed I have a mouth on me. If you don’t like it then make like an insect and buzz off... Right after you put me down.”

Levi lowered him down some so that their face was literally inches apart, Eren couldn’t help but lean back some Levi wasn’t going to kiss him, was he? His heart actually skipped a beat this was way too fast and none of his trashy gay romance novels could prepare him for this. Eren pressed both of his hands in Levi’s face and pushed. “You’re too close so put me down.”

When he felt something soft pressed against his fingers he quickly removed them his face returned to being crimson, “Stop doing that, old man and put me down I haven’t eaten anything and I smell food so let’s go down already.”

Levi kept trying to make eye contact with him and Eren kept avoiding him since he was under the impression Levi was going to ask another stupid question.

“Eren about earlier can you give me a chance to be someone special to you when I beat the fallen god and remove the curse?” Eren couldn’t help but think that he must be brain damaged does he not hear himself? He wants to fight a fallen god and remove this curse surely he jest, but when he looked him in the eye there was no humor there. Just sheer determination and a strong conviction that he will do it. There wasn’t any room for doubts or what-ifs.

So instead of his initial defensive response, Eren faced him properly a frown marring his face, “I... I haven’t changed my mind I don’t need any friends and the only people I need in my life is my mom and my soul kindred friend. But, if you can manage to do it than I won’t have to think about giving you a chance. You’ll be important to me. I feel bad since you’ll be risking a lot are you sure you don’t want anything else from this?”

Eren was going to ask a few powerful spirits he knows to keep an eye on Levi if it was dangerous they would alert him immediately to interfere or do damage control. But, if they can handle it Eren trust them to do what was best in that situation. Unfortunately, there’s only a handful he could ask since the others are still in the process of migrating to where he was. Armin bought a mansion that was surrounded in a heavy wooded area so if he ever needed a break from the neighborhood he could just go there as long as there were charms put into place or he has a familiar that is capable of warding off spirits of all kind. He’d be glad if he could have at least one mile in all direction of space. Unfortunately, he only has a year and a half or two left in him and he doesn’t want to give his own familiar a death sentence.

When Levi asked him to be his bride he was so in his head he didn’t really comprehend the question before he said okay. The only reason he even notices something was amiss was when he has twirled around like a rag doll in the air with Levi looking at him differently. The next thing that came out of his mouth had made his own jaw drop.

“What?! Wait a minute how did you jump from you wanting to be close to me to have me be your bride? Are you high? You do realize I only got a year and a half or two left in this body before this so-called curse takes my head. What in the world were you thinking when you sprout that shit out? Did your mom or your dad dropped you on your head as an infant or what?”

Levi sulked, “Are you going back on what you said?”

Eren eyebrow twitched, “I hate repeating myself just so you know it was my fault for being distracted but, I did say okay so I guess I’m fine with being your future bride assuming I live past eighteen.”

“Promise?”

Eren made a face, “I don’t want to marry you if it’s not mutual. I don’t want to have a loveless marriage but, at the same time, I don’t want to settle because you’re the first guy to ask me out. I don’t even know if I like you much less love you. But, I guess we’ll have some sort of time being together unless you want to lock yourself up in the archive. If and only if I’m in love with you and your feelings is still as mutual as they are now than I can promise to be your bride in the future if I have one.” Eren grumbled... It’s not like he wasn’t affected by it.

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Armin stared right at his deceased grandfather and the face he made was clearly expressing what he was feeling at this very moment. ‘You know I already hate Estelle but, this takes the cake.’ There was a nice vicious pressure at the base of his skull a roaring headache was ready to erupt in any minute now.

“Why aren’t you on the other side? You have a mate and child in the Fey but, here you are at this woman table. Is there some lingering regret that you haven’t resolved while you were alive?” Allen moved closer to him his elderly appearance was replaced by a younger version of himself in his mid-thirties to late forties.

“I have no regrets. I wished I could have seen you give birth to more than one grandchild and to find a mate but, the two of you will be just fine. At least you’re following my will to move to Japan.”

Armin rolled his eyes, “I was planning to move to Rome but I have a job transfer here and Eren wanted to visit a shrine. So here we are...” Of course, they’ll only stay in Japan for a year before moving to the Mediterranean but, he won’t tell him that. Armin never promised he would stay in Japan and since he already disliked Estelle and want nothing to do with her outside of work he was trying to keep the pleasantries by schooling his face.

Allen frowns at him “I told you that they can help Eren. This house is safe for him and she wouldn’t mind at all if the two of you moved here instead.”

Armin stood up to face him, "No. I already accepted their help but, I’m not moving in with them. If you didn’t understand that when you were alive then there’s no reason to have this conversation be brought up now when you’re dead. I appreciate what they have done for me so far. Don’t get me wrong but, anything concerning of my blood will be taken care of by me.”

 Armin has never looked at his grandfather with unkindness but, when it comes to Eren his clear blue eyes turned hard as diamonds. He would never be vulnerable to anyone else for as long as he draws breath. Eren and himself decided what they were going to do and he won’t have anyone else, not even his grandfather to have a word on this matter. The only thing this family was useful for his to make warding and charms but no one else was laying a finger on him or test him in some sick experiment for non-existence possession.

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When Eren entered the Archives Levi complied with the demand that he come down to where he was. He remained silent as Eren spoke and without uttering a single word he listened. He remained that way until he was certain that Eren was finish and he even followed him as he walked deeper into the center of The Archives.

Levi took a deep breath gathering his words and his thoughts. Then he licked his lips, closed the book he had been reading, and put it down on his desk. Since he hadn’t been able to use his dragon abilities lately he had just been floating around The Archives following Eren.

He put the book down on the table he had been using for the past three days. The table was piled high with books and scrolls, papers both blank and written on, pens and pencil. It was clear someone had been using it and that person had been Levi himself. He already knew he wasn’t strong enough yet, and he knew he wasn’t special to Eren.

It was the real reason he had been upset. He didn’t understand this overwhelming feeling that he feels for Eren nor did he know how to describe it. He just knew that it wasn’t something he chose to do. This was something far out of his control and even though he had Eren’s memories slam into him he had still foolish clung to the hope that Eren was affected even one tenth like this towards him.

Ever since the moment he had looked into Eren’s eyes, his real eyes, the first time they met... Levi had been captivated by him. His eyes were burned into his memory like a fiery brand seared into his very soul. He had thought it very odd when he had met Eren again that he could have such a strange reaction to two different people. But he had been foolish not to realize Eren was wearing contacts to hide his true eyes.

“Despite what you think I am not that self-centered. I don’t blame you for what happened to me, it was my own fault. My own stupidity. My own punishment. Protecting you was my choice. It is still my choice.”

He turned back to Eren with clear eyes and met his gaze fully.

“I also know I am not strong enough so don’t fool yourself into believing that I’m stupid enough to take on a Fallen God. That said I should also let you know that I have seen all of your memories. You slammed them into me when you freaked out the other night. So I know he’s your mom and not your dad. I also know how strong you are. I didn’t leave because I thought you hated me. I left so that you wouldn’t come to hate me.”

He wanted to make it clear to Eren, his intentions about everything he was doing and what he has already done. Everything except this feeling he had towards Eren was his choice. Ever since meeting him that first time, he has become the center of Levi’s core. There was nothing he wouldn’t do to protect Eren, so there was nothing he wouldn’t do to get stronger so that he could do just that.

“I have spent the last three days pouring over The Archives looking for the information that will give me what I want and I’m not even done yet. Do not underestimate me, or my resolve. I WILL get stronger. I WILL become strong enough to not only protect you but break the curse on you...”

He finally put his feet down onto the floor from where they were crossed in his lap. He stood there for a moment before turning back towards the door and started walking that way.

“Come with me. There is something I want to show you.”

Levi led Eren up to the third floor to his art studio, this one and the one at his apartment were just the same since the accident. Hundreds, if not thousands, of eyes stared out from stacks of canvases throughout the room. The two toned eyes stared from the walls and the top of the piano in the corner where it was propped up and facing them. They were clearly Eren’s natural eyes.

“Ever since the first time we met I have been struck by you... Your gaze pierced me to my core so that I could think of nothing else. I couldn’t even remember your face even though I tried my hardest. Then when I met you again I was so blinded by your presence that I couldn’t even understand why I thought your face seemed wrong, it was because your eyes were not the same as they were that first day.”

He walked over to the large set of eyes gracing the far wall with smaller pairs looking out from all around it. His hand brushed against the paint gently with a tender touch. He doubted if telling him all this would matter anyways but he would still tell him none the less. He had to get it out, to convey this feeling before it consumed him.

“I thought I was going crazy... Hell I probably am but for me this feeling is the only thing I never had a choice in. I know that I’m not special to you. I know that you don’t want to be close to anyone... That’s why I’ve been hating myself for this irrational hope that maybe, just maybe, you might feel at least one tenth of the way I’ve been feeling about you.... I know it’s stupid but that hope had still been there...”

Levi turned back to Eren and emotion thick in his throat churned the color of his eyes to the color of storm clouds and lightning. Even time and distance hadn’t lessened these feelings any. He had hoped too that perhaps they would begin to dull the longer he stayed away from Eren but that hadn’t made a single bit of difference.

“You probably don’t want to hear this and you probably don’t even care but I’ve fallen in love with you Eren. It’s not something that I have a choice in the matter. It just happened. I didn’t choose it because if I had I don’t think I would feel like I am drowning in this emotion. As for my sister, she’s sweet but she won’t die for just anyone and she’s not stupid enough to think she’s strong enough to beat any kind of god. The twins however are a different story entirely. They aren’t even human, but if you want to know more than that you’ll have to ask them since it’s not my secret to tell. I will try to stay through dinner if that is what you want but it wouldn’t phase my mother in the slightest if I left now or later. She thinks I just have that sort of temperament. I told you all this not to pressure you, not that I think it would, but because I want you to be aware of how I feel. I am telling you because when I finally succeed in beating that asshole and removing the curse that you will actually give me a chance to be something more than what feels like nothing.”

There was currently nothing more for him to say and if Eren was finished talking to him he would lead the way back down to the dinning room. If Eren still wanted to talk he would clear the couch of paintings and offer it to him. If Eren was finished than Levi would probably remain silent for the rest of the evening before he headed back to his apartment. His body would need the rest after all.

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Two days has passed and in those two days he had plenty of time to think and to do some research of his own and then some. His mind was a lot more stable than when he first moved here. Armin pretty much ordered delivery for the last few days. He didn’t mind eating junk food since he couldn’t get fat so easily he still cleaned and make snacks between meal. Cleaning to this day helps him clear his mind. The two fox spirits were big help in his research or finding things especially the king of foxes. He helped him a while back and since then whenever he needed help these foxes were the spirits he goes to. 

Singing as freely as he wants to he worked on his homework and class assignment the Bodt twins gave to his dad. He glanced at the twins little note he had put inside a picture frame with a picture of his whole family.

'Thank you, Eren. We're friends.'

He grazed the glass with his finger tips where the note reside he removed his hand after a while.

"Tch, they're so stupid."

He hates stupid people so he pushed them back to so he could finish his school work the great thing about homework can be done in a stitch he may not look it but he has the IQ of 200. His mom was 210 the last time he checked. Just as he put his pen down the fox that looked like a thief or a scientists came blaring into his room. Eren turned his desk chair around to see the fox licking his paw clean.

"Haijin, it be real nice if you can tone your dramatic entrance down."

The fox pranced his way toward hi!m before hopping on his lap licking his lips.

"I looked into the matter of the kid he was killed six years ago. His case is cold but still pending. He wasn't the only child who was murdered there were other cases such as himself. All of thee murdered children is missing the tongue. However it's not just children's anymore last month he killed a boy of your age. Sexual assaulted and mutilated his tongue was also missing. It has the same PO as the other child. They were tourted in similar fashion."

Erwn leaned back in his chair taking a deep breath its what he does when he started to think. Eren heterochromia blinked slowly. "Thirty children huh... Due to the magnitude of the children's death and one teen last month. He's growing confident because he hasn't been caught yet so he wants a bigger target. He's on the news but no one has a positive id or clue to who it could be. The police sure is being lazy these days."

Haijin settled on his lap resting his head on his forepaws, "Sounds to me you know who it is."

Eren rocked softly, "Sort of... I can see him when he kills them. He wants to be close and personal with them. He loves looking into their eyes as the life fades away from them."

The fox didn't have to ask how'd he for those information he can see the bruises as light as day. He merged with them saw what they see experienced what they felt knew their last dying thoughts.

"Hmmm...."

Eren petted Haijin as he reviewed what he does know all of them were alone. So he targeted those who were isolated both in school life and at home. He'd often lure them in false pretense of saving them from their suffering. He sounded more like a cult leader into satanic rituals if anyone asked him.

"Kids ranges in elementary but, last month he killed someone of my age... The kids felt like a trial run for something bigger... Was it because he was working up the nerve to kill a teenager?... The kill is messy and yet, there's no DNA. The way he prepares things before hand sounds like someone is helping him... But, I didn't see anyone but, him... Maybe he has written instructions instead..... The way the victims is position they were always on their back. They were tied down blind folded until it was their turn."

He knew because there had been four children together crying in confusion... It was painful to hear their fellow schoolmate screaming at their tormentor. His stomach turned at their begging for their killer to stop. He could count every scream they make about how much it hurts...

Eren was silenced even as he closed his eyes the fox peeked at him. He instantly set up a ward of protection he didn't want those things inside Wren's home or his bedroom.

"Hope?"

The boy is out Eren just himself under a trance so it was no use talking to him since he's not even there instead he went to them instead. He rally up as much of those victims he could. Despite making them re-live their nightmares he asked where were they killed and to take him there. At this point he was looking for any evidence being over looked or any clue he can take to zero in on his location. He didn't want to become bait if he could avoid it. Knocking his ass out with his will alone won't put a beast like that down so easily.

A few of the locations was surprising in the same city as him. He mapped the area as best as he could before retreating from their minds. He assured them their deaths won't be in vain he will be brought to his knees. He won't let them kill him but, he can let them take over so he could re-live their pain, fear, and anguish how their burning hatred turned into the beings they are now. He didn't blame them this selfish bastard stole their time. Revenge is a bitch he should know since he feels the same way as they do.

Eyes fluttering open he glanced down to the furry little creature on his lap.

"I've found something interesting. Are you up for a walk, Haijin?"

The fox nodded his head shortly after it hopped down off the boy lap. Eren changed his clothes in to something breathable and runnable he put on a light jacket with a hood switched his dog collar on his neck and transferred to his wrist he put on another choker to hide the rope burn on his throat and fingers at his air pipe. 

He wore black shorts that showed off his legs a white top that's cropped to show some mid section. The shirt was loose at the collar so it showed some shoulder. He slipped on a light long sleeve jacket to hide his secret. All that was left is ball his hair up and pinned down so he could wear a baseball cap to hide some of his face. He didn't bothered to wear sunglasses so instead he put on a kitty mouth mask that hide his nose and mouth. Now, he didn’t see anyone near the abandon building of a run down elementary school but, just because he couldn’t see it with his sight does not make it safe. So he’ll have to be on his guard like always. Unfortunately having a limiter would hinder him if he really need it beside Levi the ghost haven’t showed up in front of him so he can only assume he was taking some sort of promised that was completely one-sided. Again, it proves to him stupid people will always be stupid. And he was the dumbest fucker he had ever seen in his life. For one Levi did what he asked he removed limiter without so much as a fuss so there wasn’t a reason for him to hate Levi. 

Maybe he thought that he’d rather be dead than to be connected to him if that was the case he sure does pick and choose what he wanted to hear. It took him a moment to recall what it was.... he had selective hearing....  If Levi thought he was special in anyway than he was full of himself. He does it to everyone his own mom wasn’t any different. 

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts he’s already resolved his problems with Levi. Eren wiped his hands clean from the matter once tomorrow comes all of it would be clear. He was sure of that at least he has never been wrong with his predictions. Everything will be fine he was sure of it unless, Levi’s too butt hurt to hear anything but, his delusional thinking they had something special with him...

Eren thought back to the day they meet at school his black hair and undercut was nice and it reminded him of L.... His height was similar and his pale skin.... If L was Levi than he pretty much gutted any chances of getting to know him. And if he wasn’t L it wouldn’t have matter because he would have have told L the same thing as Levi.. Love or not, Fake love or not it wouldn’t mean anything if they end up dead.

Eren took what he needed a simple pocket blade in one jacket and a key to his house in the other. He didn’t carry any identification on him or at least the normal means to identify himself such as a driver license or state ID. All of that was in his necklace and then some his mom always love to have things to be convenient. Changing outfit or his hair color was something his necklace can do and more so he thinks it’s convenient too.

“Let’s go, Haijin.” Eren walked out of the house Mom had a meeting to go to so he had a few hours to himself at least.

“Haijin.”

The fox heard his call his spiritual form slowly solidified into a regular ol fox the only thing that can be identified on him was the goggle on his head.

“Yip.”

Eren smiled, “Let’s go.”

Eren used a motorcycle and a helmet to get to his intended destination the fox fit comfortably behind him. He didn’t mind even when Haijin stood up and dug his claws into his shoulder so he could look ahead of him. Last time he checked Haijin never took down his protective ward. In the eyes of those who passed or fallen he was invisible to them when he was with Haijin. 

It took almost an hour and forty minutes to get to that place. Fucking hell he’ll have to speed back in time to beat his mom home but, than again he’ll probably know he snuck out of the house....

“Aaaahhhh, let’s hurry and get this over with!”

When Eren parked his bike and made sure it was hidden he scanned the place to make sure there wasn’t anyone here. Thank god there wasn’t anyone alive   here so he had Haijin follow him side by side to elementary school building..

Spending forty five minutes inside the school building he checked a few classroom and the lower level basement. He had a bad feeling even Haijin was on end.

‘Do you feel that?’

Eren asked him Haijin pulled his ankle socked and he wordlessly followed him  back. They couldn’t go back up the stairs it was one way after all and he could hear footsteps. He slipped between a boiler and concrete wall he crouched down the fox was in front entrance of the boiler he can attack and keep an eye out. The light flickered on and it kept on flickering until it was a little while longer.

Eren didn’t make a sound he was so use to it he can honestly say he wasn’t freaked out a man walked into the building.  After fifteen minutes shuffling around the room as if he was prepping something he left. Eren didn’t smell a child on him but, that didn’t mean nothing if he could see ropes being laid out....

Was it a copycat? Last time he checked if the police been here the killer wouldn’t use it again. He heard about the reports of police staking out the place for a whole month and the killer never come back. They done it to all of the places if he wasn’t mistaken.

Once thirty minutes has passed they left together with no further incident he went home as if nothing had happened. Just in case they were constantly checking their surroundings. They stopped by a cafe ordered something to eat and drink they ate outside. 

Once they were done Haijin cast his magic creating doubles while casting an invisible spell and transferring their presence to the double. They made it home and from the looks of it his mom didn’t come back. He ran up to his room to check his cellphone his mom texted him telling him he’s going to be late.

Oh thank god it has only been ten minutes he sent a speed text back of okay and be safe. He collapsed on his bed tired as all to hell oh god he thought he was going to get lectured by his mom and be grounded with a person escort to and from school because his ass got grounded. Thank god it wasn’t the case he really wanted to get this business done and over with. When Eren can catch his breath did he get his ass up to make him dinner as an apology for getting involved again. 

Around seven he was in a fairy outfit by the time Armin came home gushing at him that he was so adorable and sexy and cute and all sorts of name. The camera came next they ate dinner together and slept in the same bed together. It looks like Armin was still to worried for him to be alone at night. Which was fine Erwin had spent the night too he still gave Erwin the cold shoulder mostly because those who had such a huge eyebrow was just so creepy.... Like caterpillar.... When he wiggles it Eren was disturb by it that he locked himself in his room.

Armin would give Erwin a questionable look each time Eren pulls a hodinu on them...

When morning came it was Sunday and since they wasn’t sure if it was an informal or formal dinner party they didn’t dress up too much. They weren’t in casual wear but, they weren’t strict formal either.

Eren wore a light blue skirt that was high above his upper thighs his shoes were a black open toe heels with a strap around his ankle. The top was a black laced top with a white business coat that didn���t cover his wrist. He simply slipped on a bracelet for one wrist and used makeup and concealers on the other wrist. Paired it with a necklace and his deceased dog collar he was good to go.

Armin wore something simple as well wearing pump heel shoes, black thigh high, and a light ruffle red shirt he top it off with a white lace bodice and a light grey sweater jacket. He even went with a tassel strings dark grey purse.  His hair was let down and the only jewel he wore was the initial of his baby name close to his heart. When it was time to go they drove over there when his mom parked their car the click clack their way to the door. Armin manage to pull a smile as soon as Estelle opened the door. Eren on the other hand wore a neutral expression the moment she tried to hug him he stepped back from her and out of her reach.

Armin had to apologize telling her that his son was too shy toward strangers which was true. In Eren’s eye she didn’t even exist until they moved here when Eren heard her say okay and gone into introduction his eyes landed on a midget and without really thinking he swung first.

When his fist was catch he was sorely tempted to blast his power in his face and knock him on his ass. His little speech was so self centered he wanted to laugh in his face. Instead of making a point here he looked to his mom who nodded him along.

“Go on, baby. We will wait for you two to come back.”

Eren offered his mom a smile before angrily clicking his way to the direction Levi was in.

Once he pushed those door open he looked for him he had to look up to see his dumb ass floating in the air.

“Levi. Come down here.”

Eren squared his shoulder and put a hand on his waist Eren resisted the urge to think of him as a child running away because things doesn’t goes his way. Eren resisted to call him out on his bullshit and done his best to keep all sarcasm and barbs to himself. Carla would’ve been so proud of him if she were alive and kicking so in her honor he won’t tell him off. Beside he was pretty sure he was going to throw the whole you don’t want to be tied together bullshit. So he might as well address that first.

“First I want to thank you for saving me for both occasion in school and off it. I’m sorry that I am the cause of your spirit not staying in your body. If you hadn’t have done that you’d still be in your body doing whatever you’ve been doing for all your life. So I am sorry you even got involved with me and on a side note I want to thank you again for saying those things about me rather it was a lie or if it were the truth it was still nice to hear them.”

He gave a stiff bow to him before raising back up he put his hand back on his waist and the other hand pretty much pointed at him.

“On a completely different note I’m pretty sure I know what’s got you so depressed. You’re upset because I told you I would rather die than to be tied to you right? I’m not going to keep explaining myself so listen up I’ll explain it to you so that even a man like you can understand. My hatred isn’t directed to you because you DID removed the limiter at my REQUEST. Which means I DO NOT HATE YOU, on a side note that does not mean I want to be tied to you or anyone else for that matter and please note the keyword ANYONE else since you’re obviously not the first one. It doesn’t matter if I KNOW you or NOT I want to keep to myself. It’s not your FAULT or anyone else for that matter so let me be CLEAR on that. I. DO. NOT. HATE. YOU. do you need to repeat that phrase so that it can sink into your skull? No? Than let’s move on... I think you’re the kind of person to be self centered sp bare with it. You might not even like my answer or how I phrase it and you’d turn your back on me and walkaway so whatever you do that’s your decision.”

He replied with a shrug he was no longer pointing at him he took a deep breath and hope his scramble speech don’t put him off.

“What I say or what I do has been shaped long before you even enter in my life. Whatever decision I make is the choice I will regret less and I am prepared to accept the path I’m walking on even if it means I hurt people like you or your sister Leah and your sister’s friends with the two souled twins. And other good natured souls like yours or theirs down the future.”

Eren walked around his eyes linger on the book he liked the way they smelled...and it was at least comforting.

“......I need to be honest with you at the state you’re in you couldn’t touch a fallen god much less defeat me if I were to went at you here and now at the state I am in. I’m not here to hurt your ego or put you down and burst your balls but in my eyes you can’t even protect yourself from IT so how can you even think about protecting me when you can’t even help yourself? That doesn’t just goes to you alone but, your sister as well as her friends and others. I can tell you that dying for me to make a point isn’t going to make me happy or make me feel like oh hey they care about me. No what I will feel is utter disappointment and sadness that another soul lost their life for something that could have been avoidable.”

Eren stopped walking to turn to him assuming he was still there.

“I don’t want- ...”

He paused for a second to change it “I don’t need that in my life because less than a year I won’t even be around. I won’t even remember you or her or them I won’t even exist anymore. I won’t be reborn or anything because once I turn sixteen there is no coming back for me.”

Eren voiced almost cracked at the end so he wrapped his arms around himself frowning...

“ I hate the thought of leaving my m- dad in the near future. I don’t want to die. There’s a lot of stuff I haven’t even done yet that I want to do and there’s just isn’t enough time for me to do it all. I want to love my dad to last for decades I’d like to try falling in love once or holding my young for the first time but, I can’t have that because you want to know why? I’m cursed, Vatican’s trying to kill me and if they don’t succeeded than a freak fucking accident will. So i’m sorry I’m not nice to you or ask you why you do the things you do. I’m sorry....”

Eren fall silent he had nothing else to say he can’t clarify anything better than this. Maybe his people skill lacks points and objective who cares. He already bluterted shit he didn’t want to tell people.

“If you still think I hate you than nothing I can say or do will change your mind. I doubt a ‘Oh, hey I do want to be with you but, I can’t be tied to you’ would make you feel any better or less. Your mom went through the trouble of making sure the dinner go well. So even if you can’t stand me you should at least attend dinner. After that I’ll be going home and you will be do you I guess.”

Eren dropped his arms and looked anywhere but, him he said way more things than he would have liked to say. Throwing in his worst nightmares and experience with IT, Apparitions and other living beings was just too much and even he didn’t want to talk about. He wouldn’t talk about it even if he asked about it....there was just somethings that needs to be kept to himself.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

Bellatrix, read the name tag of the young waitress with golden eyes and pitch black hair. With a gentle smile she placed the drinks the two women had ordered on their table and asked if they needed anything else. Both females offered the girl a smile and thanked her but shook their heads at needing anything else.

“Then, enjoy your drinks and call me if you change your minds.” Bella bowed and took her tray with her back to the counter where she began filling the to go orders that were just coming in.

It was a busy time for the cafe as everyone was getting off of work and winding down for the day. Some were there to start their day, those working the night shift at the nearby hospital. However, even though it was so busy the two females had enough privacy in their back corner table to speak freely. They were beautiful and their unusually colorful hair was an eye catcher.

However, neither of the two women were human. The female with cotton candy colored purple, pink, and blue hair threw up a barrier around them that would prevent anyone else from hearing their conversation. The other raised her cup to her purple tinted lips and took a sip of the hot liquid. The other looked at her expectantly.

“I am going to need your help in a couple of days. One of my charges needs a little help. He’s finally met his fated person but there’s this pesky ass fallen god trying to kill the kid. I need you to bring him to me so I can have a little chat with him and give him a few pointers at gaining more strength. Do you think you can do it?”

The female asked her friend finally with a sigh. She had already interfered so it wasn’t like she wasn’t going to get in less trouble if she continued to help them. Hell, Fate was supposed to lend their charges a helping hand when they wanted too. Why the hell she had been restricted on these two she didn’t know but she wasn’t going to let that stop her.

“Look Urd, I know you’re up in arms about being restricted but what can I do? He’s still alive and last time I checked I could only boss around the dead.” The other said dryly.

“After the last time he ignored my nudges to go to his fated partner I gave him a little punishment. He ended up protecting his fated partner when it kicked in though so he can’t be in his body for more than three days. Then he can’t get back in for exactly three days. Once they strengthen their bond and grow closer the time he can spend in his body will lengthen and the time he is removed from it is shortened until he remains in his body permanently. His fated partner is a fledgling god. Thana, I really need your help on this one.” Urd said looking her in the eyes and speaking honestly.

“Fiiiiiiine....... I’ll help. Just tell me when and where to bring him and we’ll take care of everything. Together, as we always have.” Thana groaned but smiled at the woman who was once her sister before they had been reborn as their current selves.

When they had met after their rebirths it was a simple touch of their hands that brought all of their old memories to the surface. They had been as close as they were before ever since that day. Urd had become a Fate, while Thana had become the daughter of Death and a Grim Reaper. Not a single person outside of themselves knew that they remembered their old selves after meeting.

“Bella, bring us two of those chocolate cakes from last time!” Thana called out after dropping the barrier for a moment.

Bellatrix smiled at the nickname given to her by her favorite customers and nodded. Thana and Urd had been coming to the cafe since before she had started working there. The two women, while strange in appearance, were kind to her and had protected her on more than one occasion from men who had tried to take advantage of her.

It took her only a few moments to arrive with the cake while the two women were going over some details of some sort of meeting they were going to have with someone. It was their business so she didn’t bother to listen unless they were talking directly to her. They thanked her and she left them to their business while she tended to the other customers in her area of the shop.

[lostwithoutyourtouch]

For the next three days, Levi kept his word and did not show his face before Eren again. He didn’t even go to school with Leah on the off chance he decided to show up. He remained at the main house pouring through the archives looking for any relative information that he could potentially use. Something, anything that could guide him in the right direction to removing the curse on Eren.

He kept the door locked because he had zero intention of listening to his mom badger him about what was wrong with him. He knew she meant well but there were just somethings he would prefer to keep to himself. The curse would be broken and he will find someway of defeating the Fallen God but at his current power level he didn’t think defeating it would be possible.

Sighing he looked to the clock. It was Sunday and they would be here for dinner in a few hours. Since the concert was next weekend there were enough days in between now and then that he could get into his body for a few days. Maybe even work on a new song for the concert. He could even met Eren with his own face for a change. Maybe then he would actually look at him, though that was probably just more wishful thinking.

Unlocking the door to the archives Levi left since his mom was busy preparing dinner. Leah, Marco and Marcus, and Mikasa were all helping out in the kitchen. His dad and the twins, Isabel and Lucifer were looking after baby Ignis. Well technically she was a toddler but since she was the youngest they all just called her Baby Iggy.

The twins were ten and Iggy was only three and a half so he didn’t have to worry about anyone stopping him. Uncle Allen wouldn’t be there until dinner was about to be served so he didn’t have to worry about getting roped into one of his stories before leaving either. He’d have enough time to get to the hospital, get his body, head to his place and grab a quick shower before coming back.

Within two hours Levi was back at the main house showered, shaved, and dressed in real clothes. It felt good to be in his own body again. Once back at the house he helped set the dinner table and then set out the food. Leah was the one to answer the door when they arrived and welcomed them in. Levi remained in the dinning room carefully arranging everything while the others went out to greet Eren and Armin.

“Eren, I would like to formally introduce you to my son. This is Levi. Levi, this is the boy you saved when you got in that accident.” Estelle introduced them with a warm smile as she had led Eren and Armin into the dinning room where Levi had just finished putting the final dishes on the table.

No one had been expecting the fist that went flying at Levi’s face, though his quick reflexes caught it before it could connect. His hand curled around Eren’s balled up fist and he lowered it just enough at first so that his eyes could make contact with Eren’s.

“I’ve already removed the limiter, I haven’t shown my face to you since, there is nothing left for you to have a right to be angry with me about.” His voice was calm and even, surprisingly to himself.

Levi lowered Eren’s hand away from his face and then let it go. Eren had made himself clear that the thought of being connected to him in anyway was worse than death. First he ignores him, then when he tried helping him Eren told him he’d rather be dead, now he’s angry? Levi was too exhausted to deal with this emotional roller coaster.

With a soft sigh he turned and headed for the archives again. Being in solitude in his own body would be better than this feeling. If Eren wanted to follow him and actually talk than he wouldn’t object though if he tried punching him again he was going to toss him back out of the archives on his ass and lock the door behind him.

The kid needed to make up his mind. Either he hated him or he didn’t. Levi didn’t even bother with the ladder across the room simply floated up to grab a book he had remembered might have some information. The Archives were three stories high and the room was circular. Book cases formed a sort of maze within the main room while bookcases ringed the upper levels.

Levi simply stayed up there where he was floating reading the book he had selected. He wasn’t giving up on his feelings for Eren, he was simply giving him fewer reasons to hate him. He hoped that if he could break the curse on Eren that he would at least then give him a chance to get to know him. Silently he scratched the scales on the back of his neck as he poured over the pages of the book.

If Eren asked him to come down then he would, otherwise he’d stay up there with his book. It wasn’t as if the curse on Eren would break itself since it wasn’t just calling for his death but the complete annihilation of his entire being otherwise the conditions of the curse would have been met the first time he died and than came back.